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City of Fruita - Building Division

Adopted code

The building permit authority for the City of Fruita, Colorado. The Building Division handles the building permit process, plan review, and enforcement of the adopted building codes, with permits submitted and inspections requested through the all-electronic Cloudpermit system. The division publishes dedicated reroof guidance, and offices are at 325 E Aspen Avenue in Fruita.

Jurisdiction
City of Fruita, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Fruita, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.fruita.org/610/Building-Division
  • phone: 970-639-9919
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: No general contractor's license is required, but all companies performing work in Fruita must hold a City of Fruita business license.
Permit process note
A permit is required for residential reroofs, except overlays of up to two layers; a permit is required when changing out roofing materials (for example shingles to metal) and for all commercial roofing projects. Reroof work must follow all of the manufacturer's requirements and all applicable sections of the International Residential Code (the city's reroof FAQ cites the 2018 IRC), and any exception to the policy must be approved by the building official before work is started.
Inspection requirements
Reroof permits require a roof sheathing inspection to inspect the framing and sheathing before it is covered, a mid-roof inspection when 10-40 percent of shingles are installed (checking roof deck, flashings, drip edge, underlayment, nailing, and ventilation), and a final inspection, which is always required. Contractors must provide secure access and a ladder at the time of all inspections.
Adopted code
The City of Fruita has adopted the 2024 International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Residential Code, and International Mechanical Code; the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Fuel Gas Code; and the 2023 National Electrical Code, adopted by ordinance (Ordinance 2025-12), along with state-adopted Colorado plumbing, fuel gas, and model energy codes.

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