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Elbert County Colorado Roofing Codes
These are the Elbert County Colorado roofing codes. Note that ventilation is required to meet building codes where 50-80% of the venting is in the upper portion of the roof.
Information Updated On
9-23-2018
Building Department Phone
303-621-3172
Fax
303-621-3165
Current Building Code
2006 IRC/IBC
Requires a Building Permit
Yes
Minimum sustained wind speed rating
90 MPH
Requires wind nailing
Yes
Inspectors carry ladders for the final
No
Requires midroof (in progress) inspection
Yes, photos required of tear off to sheathing, drip edge, rake metal, ice & water shield, attached to permit for final inspection.
Requires final inspection
Yes
Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted
One layer. Complete re-roof required for any repair that amounts to 5 or more squares.
Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking
Yes
Minimum gap size for sheeting
Any gap at all 7/16 min thickness
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
Distance inside warm wall
24”
Underlayment required for 4:12 and above
15#
Type of valleys allowed
Open and closed
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
Requires ridge cap
Yes
Requires ventilation to meet building codes
Yes, 50-80% of venting in the upper portion of the roof
Permits Soffit eave/vents
Yes