Clear Creek County Colorado Roofing Codes
This is the list of roofing codes for Clear Creek County Colorado. The minimum sustained wind speed rating is 100 MPH for asphalt shingles. Also note that a decking inspection is required if the deck is being replaced.
Information Updated On
9/16/18
Building Department Phone
303-679-2333
Inspection Line
303-670-7534
Permits
Fax
303-569-1103
Current Building Code
2015 IRC/IBC
Current Energy Code
2015 IECC
Requires a Building Permit
Yes
Roof System/Fire Rating required for Residential Dwellings
Class A
Roof System/Fire Rating required for Commercial Buildings
Class A
Roof System/Fire Rating required for Multi-Family
Class A
Minimum sustained wind speed rating for Asphalt Shingles
100 MPH
Requires wind nailing
Yes
Inspectors carry ladders for the final
No
Requires midroof (in progress) inspection
Yes, required at the point that drip edge, flashing, underlayment, and ice barrier have been installed.
Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted
Only 1 layer permitted
Maximum number of layers of flat roof material permitted
Only one layer permitted
Require a sheathing/decking inspection
Yes, if decking is being replaced
Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking
Yes
Minimum gap size for sheeting
¼” gap
Requires drip edge
Yes
Drip edge size minimum
2 x 2
Requires Rake/Gable metal edging
Yes
Enforces the use of Self Adhering Underlayment (i.e., Ice & Water)
Yes
Distance inside warm wall
24” inside warm wall
Underlayment required 2:12 up to 4:12
19” overlap of 30 pound
Underlayment required for 4:12 and above
15 pound self adhering at eave 2’ from exterior wall line
Type of valleys allowed
Open and Closed
Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys
Ice and water shield
Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys
Ice and water shield
Kick-out required on Step Flashing
Yes
Chimney crickets requirement
30” or greater width
Requires ridge cap
Yes
Requires ventilation to meet building codes
Yes
Requires Soffit eave/vents
Yes, new construction only