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Fountain Colorado Roofing Codes
Fountain Colorado Roofing Codes
These are the Fountain Colorado roofing codes. A midroof inspection may not be required. There is a two layer roofing felt underlayment requirement.
Information Updated On
1-12-20
Building Department Phone
719-327-2880
Inspection Line
719-327-2800 Option 2
Permits
719-327-2883
Please check Codes Locally as some codes may have changed since this page was last updated
Current Building Code
2015 IRC/IBC with RBC amendments
Current Energy Code
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
Requires a Building Permit
Yes, however a permit is not required for repairs less than 100 square feet if being done by homeowner on primary residence.
Roof System/Fire Rating required for Residential Dwellings
Class A
Roof System/Fire Rating required for Commercial Buildings
Class B
Minimum sustained wind speed rating for Asphalt Shingles
100 MPH Sustained/120 MPH 3-second gust
Other wind speed rating
Exposure C
Inspectors carry ladders for the final
Yes, with one story access
Requires midroof (in progress) inspection
Only under certain conditions
Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted
Existing layers of roof coverings MUST be removed before new asphalt roof coverings can be installed.
Require a sheathing/decking inspection
Yes, if gaps are more than ¼ inch
Requires drip edge
Drip edge required at eaves and rake edges of shingle roofs.
Drip edge size minimum
1×2 requirement for commercial properties
Requires Rake/Gable metal edging
No
Enforces the use of Self Adhering Underlayment (i.e., Ice & Water)
Yes above 7,000 feet
Distance inside warm wall
24 inches
Underlayment required 2:12 up to 4:12
Two layers of ASTM D226 roofing felt (half-lapped) required.
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
No
Chimney crickets requirement
Not required on re-roofs only on new construction
Requires Soffit eave/vents
Yes
