As a small section of Jefferson County, there are specific roofing codes for Mountain View that are different from Jeffco roofing codes. Denver roofing contractors and hail damage roof inspectors will take extra care to make sure the Mountain View Colorado roofing codes are followed.

Information Updated On

1/2/19

Building Department Phone

303-421-7282

Inspection Line

720-641-1956

Department Website

Current Building Code

2009 IRC/IBC

Requires a Building Permit

Yes

Other/Special Permits required

No

Roof System/Fire Rating required for Residential Dwellings

Class C

Roof System/Fire Rating required for Commercial Buildings

Class A

Roof System/Fire Rating required for Multi-Family

Class A

ASTM Standard for wind rating

ASTM 3161 Class F

Requires wind nailing

Yes

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

No

Require a sheathing/decking inspection

No

Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking

Yes

Minimum gap size for sheeting

½ inch gap

Requires drip edge

Yes

Drip edge size minimum

2 x 2

Requires Rake/Gable metal edging

No

Enforces the use of Self Adhering Underlayment (i.e., Ice & Water)

No

Underlayment required for 4:12 and above

15#

Type of valleys allowed

Both

Kick-out required on Step Flashing

Yes

Minimum curb height requirement

4 inches

Requires ridge cap

No

Permits Soffit eave/vents

Yes

Low Slope

1:12