In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
All roofing systems will be inspected to the 2021 International Codes and the manufacturer’s installation specifications. Douglas County does not require roofing materials or the attachment of roofing materials to meet high wind or severe climate conditions.
Roof systems shall not exceed 600 lbs per 100 sq ft. without analysis by a Colorado-registered Professional Structural Engineer.
Roofing inspections requested before 3:30 p.m. will be performed the following business date from the date of the inspection request, understanding that workload and or severe climate conditions could delay the inspection process. Mid-roof inspections will be performed within 24 hours of the requested inspection. A Mid-roof inspection is required on tile, slate, or any roofing material that requires the use of battens.
Wood shakes and wood shingles are not permitted in red zones identified on the Wildfire Hazard District Overlay Map. Where permitted, all wood shakes or wood shingles shall be minimum Class “C” fire-resistance rated. Proof of the Class “C” fire-resistance rating must be provided for the inspector at the time of inspections (tags on shingles or shakes, purchase order, etc.)
Basic Roofing Permits may be submitted online if it is a residential roofing permit, the existing roof type is asphalt composition or masonite product or metal and the replacement roof type must be asphalt composition or metal. View Douglas County Roofing Fees.
For minor repairs or replacing less than one (1) roofing square (100 square feet) of the roof, a permit is not required.
Each separate structure on a property requires a separate roofing permit if repairs exceeding one roofing square (100 sq ft.) or replacement is required.
Exception: One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
No, the permit holder shall provide a ladder, secured for safe access to the roof, on the day the inspection is requested to be performed.
One layer is permitted. Asphalt shingled roofs shall not be overlaid with an additional layer of asphalt shingles.
Asphalt shingles shall be listed in accordance with ASTM D 7158:
The minimum speed wind rating for asphalt shingles for elevations 7000 feet or less shall be 90 mph Class D.
The minimum wind speed rating for elevations above 7,000 feet shall be 120 mph Class G
Yes, but only in designated areas and shall be minimum Class “C” fire-resistive. Wood shakes and wood shingles are prohibited within the boundaries of the Wildfire Hazard Overlay District.
Ice barrier underlayment is required for elevations above 7,000 feet. Ice barrier shall extend from the lowest edge of all roof surfaces to point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line of the building.
Yes, minimum size 4 inches by 2 inches on eaves and 2 inches by 1 inch or D style edge metal on rakes.
Yes, but only in areas above elevations of 7,000 feet.
