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Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing) in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

A separate permit is required for re-roofing (re-covering or replacing an existing roof covering) in Glenwood Springs, per §R908.1 of the 2021 IRC as locally amended. Table 1-A sets a specific flat fee for re-roofing distinct from the standard valuation-based calculation.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A separate permit is required for re-roofing; materials and methods of application for re-covering or replacing an existing roof must comply with IRC Chapter 9 requirements as locally amended
  • Roofs must be designed to prevent snow accumulations from shedding above/in front of gas or electric utility meters and egress doors/patios/decks
  • Mechanical snow barriers are required for metal roof shingles/panels or other roofing materials with a 12:12 pitch or greater, installed per the specific spacing/row requirements in §R903.5.1
  • Mineral-surfaced roll roofing may not be applied on roof slopes below 2:12 (16% slope), except for patios/carports open on three sides or detached garages

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Re-roofing of one building or structure (single inspection)Table 1-A, Municipal Code §060.020.020
$60.00
Re-roofing of one building or structure (two inspections)Table 1-A
$80.00
Re-inspection Fee
$100.00 per hour (minimum charge: 1 hour)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Roofing Inspection(s)

    One or two inspections depending on fee tier selected/scope; snow-barrier and slope compliance verified

See the full Glenwood Springs inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Confirm whether your re-roof needs one or two inspections before applying — the fee differs ($60 vs $80) and is tied to that inspection count.
  • If your roof pitch is 12:12 or steeper and uses metal shingles or panels, mechanical snow barriers are a mandatory code requirement, not optional — plan for the material and installation cost.

Frequently asked questions

Glenwood Springs requires a roofing permit (re-roofing) for: A separate permit is required for re-roofing; materials and methods of application for re-covering or replacing an existing roof must comply with IRC Chapter 9 requirements as locally amended; Roofs must be designed to prevent snow accumulations from shedding above/in front of gas or electric utility meters and egress doors/patios/decks; Mechanical snow barriers are required for metal roof shingles/panels or other roofing materials with a 12:12 pitch or greater, installed per the specific spacing/row requirements in §R903.5.1; Mineral-surfaced roll roofing may not be applied on roof slopes below 2:12 (16% slope), except for patios/carports open on three sides or detached garages. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) at 970-384-6450 before starting work.

$60.00 for a re-roof requiring a single inspection, or $80.00 if two inspections are required, per Table 1-A of the Municipal Code.

Glenwood Springs does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) at 970-384-6450 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Roofing Permit Application (Tyler EnerGov Customer Self-Service Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glenwood Springs requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (re-roofing), in order: Roofing Inspection(s). Schedule each through City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) (970-384-6450).

Apply through City of Glenwood Springs Building Department (Community Development Department) at 101 W. 8th Street, Second Floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Phone: 970-384-6450, email: Building@cogs.us. Office hours: Glenwood Springs City Hall Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays-Thursdays (closed Fridays), per the City's Contact Us footer. Building Department direct line 970-384-6450; Fax 970-945-8582; Inspection Line (24-hour automated request system) 970-384-6432; Building Official Victor Meraz, 970-384-6410.. Official information: https://www.cogs.us/283/Building-Department.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with local amendments — adopted by Ordinance No. 06, Series of 2022 (effective 90 days after second publication, passed 03/03/2022), repealing and reenacting Title 060 of the Glenwood Springs Municipal Code in its entirety; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with local amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with local amendments; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with local amendments; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with Appendices D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), H (Hazardous Materials Management Plan/Inventory Statement), and J (Building Information Sign) adopted; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and 2020 National Electrical Safety Code — administered exclusively by the State of Colorado, not the City (see localAmendments); Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC, based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code) — state-mandated statewide program (C.R.S., administered by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control); the City's own Building Department page states enforcement in Glenwood Springs 'Starts Wednesday, July 1st, 2026,' consistent with the statewide April 1, 2026 local-adoption deadline and July 1, 2026 full-compliance deadline for jurisdictions with mapped Wildland-Urban Interface area; IBC Appendices adopted: Appendix C (Group U-Agricultural Buildings), Appendix E (Supplementary Accessibility Requirements), Appendix G (Flood-Resistant Construction), Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading); IRC Appendices adopted: Appendix AE (Manufactured Housing Used As Dwellings), Appendix AF (Radon Control Methods), Appendix AG (Piping Standards for Various Applications), Appendix AH (Patio Covers), Appendix AJ (Existing Building and Structures), Appendix AM (Home Day Care), Appendix AQ (Tiny Houses), Appendix AT (Solar-Ready Provisions); Full Title 060 (Construction Building Codes and Regulations) text available via library.municode.com/co/glenwood_springs; Ordinance 2022-06 PDF hosted directly by the City. Local amendments apply — see the Glenwood Springs overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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