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Information Updated On
1/2/19
Building Department Phone
970-962-2505
Inspection Line
970-962-2100
Fax
970-962-2904
Please check Codes Locally as some codes may have changed since this page was last updated
Current Building Code
2012 IBC
Current Energy Code
2014 NEC
Requires a Building Permit
Yes
Minimum sustained wind speed rating for Asphalt Shingles
100 mph
Other wind speed rating
Exposure C
ASTM Standard for wind rating
ASTM D 3161 Class F
Requires wind nailing
Yes, 6 nails on all asphalt
Inspectors carry ladders for the final
No, and will not enter a fence to access a ladder without permission or when pets are present
Requires midroof (in progress) inspection
Yes
Requires final inspection
Yes
Maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles permitted
Two layers
Require a sheathing/decking inspection
Yes
Requires solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) over spaced decking
Yes
Maximum gap size for sheeting
½ inch
Requires drip edge
Yes
Drip edge size minimum
At all edges
Enforces the use of Self Adhering Underlayment (i.e., Ice & Water)
Yes
Distance inside warm wall
24 inches
Chimney crickets requirement
30 inches or greater width
Requires ventilation to meet building codes
Yes – per IRC 806 or IBC sec 1203