Weld County Colorado Roofing Codes are provided for Weld County roofing contractors and hail damage roof inspectors for commercial roof repair and roof replacement and commercial roof repair and roof replacement. Hail damage is a considerable factor for roof inspections in Weld County because of the high number of hail incidents. Note that the building code specifications were updated in 2018.

Information Updated On

1/6/19

Building Department Phone

970-400-6100

Permits

Fax

970-304-6498

Department Website

Current Building Code

2018 IBC/IRC

Current Energy Code

2006 IECC

Requires a Building Permit

Yes

Inspectors carry ladders for the final

No

Requires midroof (in progress) inspection

Commonly required at 50% complete

Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted

Per Code

Maximum gap size for sheeting

Per Code

Drip edge size minimum

Per Code

Underlayment required for 4:12 and above

Per Code

Type of valleys allowed

Both

Valley Underlayment/Material required for closed valleys

Either

Valley Underlayment/Material required for open valleys

Either

Kick-out required on Step Flashing

Yes

Requires ventilation to meet building codes

Yes