The Pueblo Colorado Roofing Codes are listed for homeowners and roofing contractors to do home roof repair and roof replacement. Pueblo follows the 2009 building code standards.

Information Updated On

1/3/19

Building Department Phone

719-543-0002

Fax

719-543-0062

Department Website

Current Building Code

2009 IBC/IRC

Roof System/Fire Rating required for Commercial Buildings

Class A

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

Yes, with one story access

Requires midroof (in progress) inspection

No

Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking

Yes

Maximum gap size for sheeting

½ inch board

Requires drip edge

No

Drip edge size minimum

Yes for IBC jobs

Requires Rake/Gable metal edging

No

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

No

Underlayment required 2:12 up to 4:12

19” overlap of 15#

Underlayment required for 4:12 and above

15# ->4:12 – 2 layers 15#

Type of valleys allowed

Both

Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys

Either

Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys

Either

Kick-out required on Step Flashing

Yes

Minimum curb height requirement

Yes – 4 inches

Requires ridge cap

Yes

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

For new construction only

Permits Soffit eave/vents

No

Allows 90 lb rolled roofing on low slope heating living space

Yes

Low Slope

2:12