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Security Camera Systems — PoE in Lafayette
Licensed security camera systems — PoE services for Lafayette and Boulder County. Commercial-grade surveillance for any property.
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Security Camera Systems — PoE Services in Lafayette, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional security camera systems — PoE services throughout Lafayette and the surrounding Boulder County area. PoE security camera installation across the Denver metro — 4K IP cameras, NVR recording, structured wiring, remote app access, and AI analytics. Whether you're in Lafayette (east Boulder County) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Lafayette permit thresholds
- Code reference
- This follows the City’s adopted codes (primarily the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments in the 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code, effective August 1, 2023).
- Code reference
- Exempt work (from building permit requirements, per the City’s website and 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code amendments to IRC Section R105.2 / equivalent) includes (non-exhaustive list relevant to remodels):Section R105.2
- Code reference
- One-story detached accessory storage sheds under 120 sq ft.
- Code reference
- Retaining walls under 3 ft high (measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, unless supporting a surcharge).
- Code reference
- Sidewalks, driveways, and patios less than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not part of an accessible route.
- Code reference
- Window awnings projecting no more than 54 inches from a residence (no additional support required).
- Construction use tax
- Any person obtaining a building permit must pay a use tax deposit of 3.87% on 60% of the value of the permit (per Sec. 110-37 of the Municipal Code).Sec. 110-37
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Lafayette, Colorado Building Division (part of the Planning & Building Department) issues residential building permits within city limits.
overview
overview
This trade is Power-over-Ethernet IP video, not analog 24 V CCTV and not a burglar-alarm monitoring contract. Scope includes indoor and outdoor IP cameras, PoE switches or midspans (IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, or 802.3bt), Category 6 or 6A runs, network video recorders or server-side storage, mounts, and viewing software. Camera types include dome, bullet, turret, multi-sensor, and specialty views where specified.
permits
permits
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development issues electrical permits when new circuits, racks, or line-voltage equipment are added for PoE switches and recorders. CPD commercial plan-review guidance requires electrical review for new circuits above stated thresholds, including 10 or more new 20 A single-pole circuits, circuits above 20 A, three-phase, or voltages other than 120 V or 277 V. Some minor electrical work can use a CPD quick permit. DORA licenses electrical contractors. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
code
code
Denver Business Licensing requires a burglar-alarm company license for anyone who sells, installs, leases, maintains, repairs, replaces, or monitors burglar-alarm systems. Occupants need an alarm permit for a monitored burglar alarm. Camera-only IP video is a different path. Confirm with Business Licensing if the project includes alarm devices or monitoring. Landmark Preservation reviews exterior housings, conduit, and penetrations on designated structures and in historic districts.
methods
methods
Size PoE switch wattage and port count to the camera list before ordering hardware. Use Category 6 or 6A, weather-rated housings, drip loops, and listed firestop at rated walls. Put the switch and recorder on a UPS. Keep camera VLANs off guest Wi-Fi. Do not share raceways with line-voltage unless the method is listed for that use. Cost is project-specific.
FAQ
Common questions
Who handles the electrical permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates licensed specialty trades. CPD issues electrical permits for new circuits serving PoE switches and recorders. DORA licenses electrical contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Do PoE cameras need a Denver burglar-alarm company license?
Denver requires a burglar-alarm company license for selling, installing, or monitoring burglar-alarm systems. Camera-only IP video is a different path. Confirm with Denver Business Licensing if the scope includes alarm devices or monitoring.
When is an electrical permit required?
New circuits, racks, or line-voltage equipment for PoE switches and NVRs typically need a CPD electrical permit. Confirm with CPD. Some minor electrical work can use a quick permit.
When does Landmark apply?
Exterior camera housings, conduit, and penetrations on a designated structure or in a historic district may need Landmark Preservation review in addition to electrical permits.
Service Area
Serving Lafayette and Boulder County
We serve Lafayette, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Lafayette project.
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
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New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
Learn more →TRUSTED TO BUILD FOR
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