Routt County Colorado Roofing Codes

Routt County Colorado Roofing Codes are used by both homeowners and roofing contractors for hail damage roof repair and roof replacement. Note that roof inspectors do not carry ladders for the final roof inspection.

Information Updated On

1/3/18

Building Department Phone

970-870-5566

Fax

970-870-5489

Department Website

http://co-routtcounty.civicplus.com/118/Building

Current Building Code

2015 IBC/IRC

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

No

Requires midroof (in progress) inspection

Yes, at dry in progress before barrier boards

Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted

Per code

Minimum gap size for sheeting

Per code

Drip edge size minimum

Per code

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

Per IBC/IRC

Type of valleys allowed

Per code

Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys

Per code

Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys

Per code

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

Yes