Summit County Colorado Roofing Codes are reviewed by roofing contractors and hail damage roof inspectors for residential roof repair and roof replacement. Note that Summit County roofing codes follow the 2006 building code specifications.

Information Updated On

1/3/19

Building Department Phone

970-668-3170

Department Website

Current Building Code

2006 IRC/IBC

Current Energy Code

Yes

Requires a Building Permit

No

Other/Special Permits required

Structural changes require building permit

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 sustained wind speed rating for Asphalt Shingles

90 MPH

Require a sheathing/decking inspection

No

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

Yes

Distance inside warm wall

Entire Roof

Underlayment required 2:12 up to 4:12

Ice and Water

Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys

Ice and water

Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys

Ice and water under metal

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

Per adopted code