{"id":1986,"date":"2021-02-15T23:23:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T23:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2021-02-15T23:23:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T23:23:57","slug":"denver-roofing-permits-how-they-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atozroofingdenver.com\/denver-roofing-permits-how-they-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Roofing Permits: How They Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you\u2019re considering having roofing work done\u2014whether big, small, or otherwise\u2014there\u2019s a good chance that a permit will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roofing permits are typically issued by the city in which the building is located, and more often than not, significant roofing projects must have a pre-issued permit that can be presented on-site as the work is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roofing permits are required as a protective measure for the home or business owner. They help to ensure that the work being done is in accordance with local building codes. Without a required permit, any roofing work you might have done could make you highly vulnerable to a range of potentially disastrous outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, the roofing experts at A-to-Z Roofing & Exteriors are sharing some in-depth knowledge about Colorado roofing permits, how they\u2019re obtained, and how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all roofing projects need a permit. Small repairs that only affect a fraction of the overall roof can be carried out without any permit whatsoever, in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally speaking, a permit is needed when more than 10% of the roof or 200 square feet (two roofing squares) will be repaired or replaced. Additionally, all new roof penetrations require the issuance of a permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partial roofing work that ends at a natural edge, gutter, eave, or ridge will also require a permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part, roof coating projects and solar panel installations do not require a roofing permit (unless the roof is going to be penetrated).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that roofing permit requirements can vary from municipality to municipality, and it\u2019s important to check with your city to determine what requirements are in your area. Alternatively, you can simply ask your roofing contractor to do this for you, and they will take care of the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order for a roofing permit to be obtained by a roofing contractor in the City of Denver (and in many other cities throughout Colorado), a valid, current business license must be active for the roofing company hired to do the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To qualify for roofing permits, a contractor must carry either a Class D\u2014Roofing Shingles Only <\/strong>or a Class D\u2014Roof Covering and Waterproofing<\/strong> license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The former is only issued for residential contractors, while the latter is issued for roofing contractors that do both residential and commercial roofing work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to these roofing licenses, Class A<\/strong> or Class B<\/strong> General Contractor licenses are required for jobs that involve major structural work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a roofing contractor does not <\/em>have the right licensure, a permit will not be granted for any roofing project. And, if the contractor proceeds with the work anyway, warnings, suspensions, and license revocations can be levied against them after just the first infraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n