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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Brighton, CO?

Adopted code

City of Brighton - Building Division

Yes — a permit is required to replace a roof in Brighton, CO, issued by City of Brighton - Building Division.

Jurisdiction
City of Brighton, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Brighton, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.brightonco.gov/222/Permitting
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • license: Roofing work falls under a Class E specialty-trades contractor license; a license is required to perform the authorized work.
  • insurance: A certificate of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per person is required before a contractor license is issued.
Adopted code
The City of Brighton adopts its building codes under Chapter 15 of the municipal code; verify the current adopted International Codes edition with the Building Division.
Drip edge
Required — Drip edge is required on eaves and on rakes. About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — Ice shield is not required (unless required by manufacturer). About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Required — "Mid-roof required on flat commercial roofs, tile roofs, or when decking is replaced – access is required." Not triggered by a standard asphalt-shingle re-roof that does not involve deck replacement.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — The City of Brighton's building-code ordinances were reviewed in full - Ordinance No. 2393 (2022), adopting the 2021 editions of the International Codes effective January 1, 2023, and Ordinance No. 2485 (2025), which recodified Chapter 15 and sets out the City's complete list of amendments to the International Residential Code at Section 15-12-30. Neither contains an impact-resistance, UL 2218 or Class 4 requirement for roof coverings. The Building Division's roofing requirements handout imposes a wind standard only - a minimum 110 mph sustained wind warranty from the roof covering manufacturer - and the City's published design criteria list a 107 mph wind speed and a 35 psf ground snow load with no impact criterion. The City has not adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code.
Roof layer limit / recover
"New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings" -- Building Division policy effectively bars roof recover/overlay; full tear-off is required for re-roofs. (Code references in this document are to the 2021 IRC.)

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Roofing questions — Brighton, CO

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Brighton, CO?

Required.

Is ice & water shield required in Brighton, CO?

Not required — Ice shield is not required (unless required by manufacturer)..

Is drip edge required?

Required — Drip edge is required on eaves and on rakes..

Is a mid-roof inspection required?

Required — "Mid-roof required on flat commercial roofs, tile roofs, or when decking is replaced – access is required." Not triggered by a standard asphalt-shingle re-roof that does not involve deck replacement..

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Brighton, CO?

Required. Roofing work falls under a Class E specialty-trades contractor license; a license is required to perform the authorized work..

What building code does Brighton, CO use?

The City of Brighton adopts its building codes under Chapter 15 of the municipal code; verify the current adopted International Codes edition with the Building Division.