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Sheridan Colorado Roofing Codes
The Sheridan Colorado Roofing Codes apply to this municipality in Arapahoe County Colorado for roof repair and roof replacement for residential and commercial. Note that tile roofs must have an engineering report for roof structure and roof stability.
Information Updated On
1/3/19
Building Department Phone
303-438-3309
Inspection Line
303-762-2200
Fax
303-438-3398
Current Building Code
2015 IBC/IRC
Current Energy Code
2015 IECC
Requires a Building Permit
Yes
Other/Special Permits required
Tile roofs must have engineer report
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 designed wind speed rating
Manufacturere’s wind warranty must meet 100 MPH
Requires wind nailing
Yes
Inspectors carry ladders for the final
No
Requires midroof (in progress) inspection
Yes
Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted
One layer
Maximum number of layers of flat roof material permitted
Commercial built up roofs only, but must comply with IBC section 1510.3; complete tear off required for residential
Require a sheathing/decking inspection
No
Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking
Yes
Maximum gap size for sheeting
¼ inch gap
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 2:12 up to 4:12
19” overlap of 15#
Underlayment required for 4:12 and above
15#
Type of valleys allowed
Both
Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys
Ice and water
Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys
Ice and water under metal
Kick-out required on Step Flashing
Yes
Minimum curb height requirement
Yes
Chimney crickets requirement
30” or greater width
Requires ridge cap
No
Requires ventilation to meet building codes
Yes
Requires Soffit eave/vents
Yes – new construction only
Allows 90 lb rolled roofing on low slope heating living space
No
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