Qualified roofing contractors in Loveland are up to date on the Loveland Colorado roofing codes as they apply to both home and business roof repair and replacements.

Information Updated On

1/2/19

Building Department Phone

970-962-2505

Inspection Line

970-962-2100

Fax

970-962-2904

Department Website

Informational Handout

Current Building Code

2012 IBC

Current Energy Code

2014 NEC

Requires a Building Permit

Yes

Minimum sustained wind speed rating for Asphalt Shingles

100 mph

Other wind speed rating

Exposure C

ASTM Standard for wind rating

ASTM D 3161 Class F

Requires wind nailing

Yes, 6 nails on all asphalt

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

No, and will not enter a fence to access a ladder without permission or when pets are present

Requires midroof (in progress) inspection

Yes

Requires final inspection

Yes

Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted

Two layers

Require a sheathing/decking inspection

Yes

Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking

Yes

Maximum gap size for sheeting

½ inch

Requires drip edge

Yes

Drip edge size minimum

At all edges

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

Yes

Distance inside warm wall

24 inches

Chimney crickets requirement

30 inches or greater width

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

Yes – per IRC 806 or IBC sec 1203