Aurora requires working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each level of a dwelling under the adopted International Fire Code and state law.
Aurora has adopted the International Fire Code and the International Residential Code, which require smoke alarms inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area within 10 feet, and on every story of a dwelling including basements. Colorado state law and Aurora code require interconnected alarms in new construction and substantial remodels so that activation of one alarm sounds all others. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required within 15 feet of every sleeping area when the home has fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage, under Colorado's CO alarm statute. Landlords must ensure working alarms at the start of every tenancy. Batteries should be tested monthly and replaced when chirping. Aurora Fire Rescue offers free smoke alarm installation for eligible residents through community risk reduction programs.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Aurora, CO
Aurora imposes no general restriction on year-round lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private residential property. The Sign Code in UDO 146...
Aurora, CO
Aurora has no ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, motor noise, and lighting hours are not capped by the city for...
Aurora, CO
Aurora has no ordinance limiting the duration, brightness, or hours of residential holiday lighting on private property. The Aurora UDO Section 146-4.9 (Exte...
Aurora, CO
An outdoor kitchen in Aurora typically requires a building permit when it exceeds 120 sq ft, includes a roof or pergola, or is attached to the house. Gas lin...
Aurora, CO
Aurora has no code section specifically targeting residential smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens beyond the general IFC 308 open-flame rules adopted...
Aurora, CO
Aurora adopts the 2021 International Fire Code under Aurora City Code Chapter 66 (Fire Prevention and Protection). IFC 308.1.4 prohibits charcoal burners, pr...
See how Aurora's smoke detectors rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.