The Edgewater Colorado roofing codes are based on 2009 building codes and 2009 energy codes. Ventilation is required to meet the building codes.

Information Updated On

6-3-2018

Building Department Phone

720-763-3001

Inspection Line

303-450-8748

Department Website

Informational Handout

Current Building Code

2009 IBC/IRC

Current Energy Code

2009 IECC

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

ASTM Standard for wind rating

D 3161

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

No

Requires midroof (in progress) inspection

Yes, at 25% complete

Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking

Yes

Minimum gap size for sheeting

To manufacturer specs

Requires drip edge

Yes

Drip edge size minimum

1 x 2

Requires Rake/Gable metal edging

Yes

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

Yes

Underlayment required for 4:12 and above

15#

Type of valleys allowed

Closed only

Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys

Ice and water shield

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

Yes