Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) in Sterling, Colorado

Sterling requires a roofing permit (re-roof) for: Permit required for reroofing, per the Permits and Licenses page ('reroofing' is listed among permit-required work); Only ONE layer of asphalt shingles allowed (2018 IRC § R907.3(4) / § R903.5) — NO OVERLAYS; complete tearoff to the exposed deck is required, with no felt or underlayment permitted to remain; Ice barrier required in areas with a history of ice-damming (Table R301.2(1)), per § R905.1.2: two cemented underlayment layers or a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet, extending from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line (36 inches on slopes 8:12 or greater), except detached accessory structures without conditioned floor area; Flashings required per § R905.2.8 / § R905.3.8 / § R905.4.6 / § R905.6.6 / § R905.8.8 or manufacturer's installation instructions, depending on roofing material; Roof/attic ventilation required per § R806.1-R806.2 (net free ventilating area not less than 1/150 of the ventilated space, or 1/300 if 50-80% of vents are in the upper portion at least 3 ft above eave/cornice vents); Asphalt shingles must meet ASTM D7158 (Class G or H) for wind resistance; Sheathing must be solid per 2018 IRC § R905.2.1 — asphalt shingles must be fastened to solidly sheathed decks; An IN-PERSON pre-mid-roof inspection is required in addition to the final roof inspection — 'No final roofs will be completed without a pre-mid inspection'. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Sterling Public Works Department, Code Enforcement Division at (970) 522-9700, ext. 1109 (Marianne, permits and licenses); main line (970) 522-9700; fax (970) 521-0632 before starting work.

In Sterling, the published Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based table) is: $23.50 minimum, scaling per the Resolution No. 11-1-24 valuation tiers. Additional published fees: City Use Tax — 4% of material cost (or 4% of at least one-half of total permit valuation if material cost is not separately listed). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Sterling does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Sterling Public Works Department, Code Enforcement Division at (970) 522-9700, ext. 1109 (Marianne, permits and licenses); main line (970) 522-9700; fax (970) 521-0632 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Re-Roof Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yes. The City requires an in-person pre-mid-roof inspection in addition to the final roof inspection, and states that no final roof will be completed without the pre-mid inspection having occurred.

Apply through City of Sterling Public Works Department, Code Enforcement Division at 421 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751. Phone: (970) 522-9700, ext. 1109 (Marianne, permits and licenses); main line (970) 522-9700; fax (970) 521-0632, email: harbart@sterlingcolo.com (permits and licenses); pubworks@sterlingcolo.com (general Public Works). Office hours: Not published on the Permits and Licenses page as of this review; inspection requests are scheduled by phone at (970) 522-9700, with a stated same-day/next-day cutoff (see reviewTimelineNote on inspections below).. Official information: https://www.sterlingcolo.com/departments/public_works/permits_and_licenses.php.

Sterling, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Appendices A, E, and I — City of Sterling Municipal Code § 5-31, adopted by Ord. No. 5-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); a copy is kept at the City Clerk's office for public inspection; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with Appendices F and H — Municipal Code § 5-56, adopted by Ord. No. 7-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); IRC Section R313 (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems) is expressly omitted in its entirety; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Municipal Code § 5-43, adopted by Ord. No. 6-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Municipal Code § 5-106, adopted by Ord. No. 8-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Municipal Code § 5-140, adopted by Ord. No. 9-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Appendices B and C, adopted in its entirety without amendment per state law — Municipal Code § 5-150, adopted by Ord. No. 10-2023 (eff. 6/13/23); Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition (ICBO) — Municipal Code § 5-16, as amended by Ord. Nos. 12-1992, 26-1995, and 2-2009; Any references to plumbing or electrical requirements (except required-fixture references) are explicitly EXCEPTED from both the IBC and IRC as locally adopted — Municipal Code § 5-31(b) and § 5-56(b) — because plumbing and electrical permitting/inspection in Sterling is handled by the State of Colorado, not the City; Manufactured/mobile home installations follow C.R.S. § 24-32-3101 et seq. rather than a City-adopted installation code — Municipal Code § 5-121. Local amendments apply — see the Sterling overview page for the full list.

No. The City's roofing rules require complete tearoff to the exposed deck for every reroof — only one layer of asphalt shingles is ever allowed, and no felt or underlayment may remain on the roof.