RE-ROOF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For homeowners, contractors, and insurance companies.

Do I need a permit for roof repair/replacement?

            The Teller County Building Code requires that a permit be pulled by the contractor doing the roofing work, or the homeowner doing the work on their personal residence. When the permit is issued, a yellow card will be provided by the building department, this card must be posted on the house and visible from the property entrance or the inspection could fail and a re-inspect fee can be assessed.

Does my roofer need to be licensed in Teller County?

            The following is an excerpt from the Teller County Building Code; Click here to view the Teller County Building Code.   

102.a. Licenses and Registrations Required

Licenses and Registrations shall be required as hereinafter specified in this section and it shall

be a violation of this code for any Building Contractor to perform any work covered by the

Building Codes, the Roadway Design and Construction Standards, or the Sewage Disposal

Regulations, without a license or registration except as allowed by this code. No permits shall

be issued to any Building contractor who has not first obtained a license or registration as

required in this code or who is delinquent in the payment of his/her annual fee, does not have

current insurance certificates on file with the Building Department, or whose license or

registration has been suspended or revoked by action of the Board of Review or Board of

Health.

The people knocking on my door want me to sign a contract, how can I confirm that they are licensed?

                Please call the front office staff at 719-687-3048, we will be happy to check our database to confirm that a license has been issued or that the license is active with the proper insurance and other documentation in the file.

I live in the city limits of Woodland Park does that make a difference?

            YES! The City of Woodland Park, requires that an application for a ZDP be completed and the ZDP be issued prior to going to Teller County for the roofing permit.  Please go to:

www.city-woodlandpark.org/forms.php#11

Select Re-roof ZDP under the Planning Section

The City also issues business licenses. If you are a contractor and need to obtain a business license for the City of Woodland Park please go to:

www.city-woodlandpark.org/department/financedepartment/businesslicense.php

What are the code requirements for roofing? Do I need to install drip shield?

                Drip shield is required when the manufacturer specifications specify that it be used. When drip shield is not installed, the roofing material must extend out past the roof decking edge.  Click here to view the Re-Roof Requirements.

Are inspections required?

                YES, typically, two inspections are required. For a tear off: An ice and water shield,  mid-roof or underlayment inspection takes place after the roof has been stripped, the ice & water shield and/or felt is installed, but prior to the installation of the shingles or metal roofing. After this inspection is approved and the roof is finished, a final inspection is required to close the permit. For an Overlay; only a final inspection is required.

Can I take pictures of the mid roof so I can keep on working?

            NO! Our inspectors must visually inspect the entire roof for both inspections in order to approve the installation.

Do I need a mid roof inspection on my detached garage, or outbuildings?

            Yes, although ice and water may not be required on an unheated structure, a mid roof or underlayment inspection is still required.

Is there a list of licensed roofing contractors?

            Yes, the building department at 540 Manor Ct in Woodland Park maintains a current list of all licensed contractors. The document may be viewed in the office or purchased. The complete list is $5.00, individual class lists are $2.50.

How many layers of shingles can I have on my roof?

                The maximum number of layers is two.

I live in a manufactured home, can I still have two layers of shingles on my home?

            NO, please click here to see the roofing permit application for more information

How much does the roofing permit cost?

            An overlay permit is $50.00, a tear off is $100.00. If an inspection fails for any reason, a $50.00 re-inspection fee will be imposed. This fee must be paid prior to scheduling the

re-inspection.

How do I schedule an inspection?

            Please call 687-3048 before 3:00 pm for next business day inspections. We understand that this may be an inconvenience to some job sites but it is required that you pull the permit prior to starting the work. Typically, if you pull the permit on the day you begin tear off and schedule the inspection while you are in the office for the next day, it allows adequate time for the work to be completed prior to inspection. If the roof is not ready for the inspection when we arrive, the inspection will fail and a $50.00 re-fee will be imposed which must be paid prior to re-inspection.

Can I find out when the inspector will come to my address?

            Call our office at 719-687-3048 between 7:30 am & 8:30 am to speak with the inspector. The inspectors will do all they can to accommodate your time requests but please be aware there are numerous people with similar requests. Due to this circumstance, we may not be able to accommodate all callers.

I’m not ready for inspection! Can I cancel?

            Yes, call our office prior to 8:30 am to cancel your inspection and no additional fees will be charged. If you fail to cancel before 8:30 am and the inspector gets to your jobsite and the job is not ready, a re-inspection fee of $50.00 will be imposed.

Updated 7-23-10

 Will the inspector actually access my roof?

            The person pulling the permit is responsible for providing access to the roof. If a ladder is not available on site for the inspections, the inspection will fail and a $50.00 re-fee will be assessed.

I have 10 applications for permits, how long will it take for the permits to be issued?

****** Due to the volume of permits coming into the office, we will begin DROP OFF SERVICE on Monday 7-26-10. If you are a roofing contractor with multiple applications (more than 3) we are asking that you drop off the applications and pick up the permits later in the day. You may also request the mid roof inspection by adding it to the bottom of the application.******

What code is Teller County on?

            We are currently on the 2003 IRC and IBC. Our amendments  are available in the Teller County Building Code

Can I use my credit or debit card to pay for the permit?

NO. Sorry, we are not able to process credit/debit cards at this time.

I’m a roofing contractor in another city and I want to get licensed in Teller County, can I fax or email my application?

NO.  Since we can’t process credit/debit cards AND we need the original signature on the application, we can’t process faxed or emailed applications. PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO OUR OFFICE. THANK YOU!