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City of Lincoln - Building & Safety Department

Adopted code

The permitting authority for the City of Lincoln, part of Lincoln's Planning & Development Services. Building & Safety issues building and trade permits and performs inspections for both the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County, which operates no separate county building department (see the paired Lancaster County, Nebraska record). Ordinary re-roofing over solid sheathing is permit-exempt; a permit is required only for rot damage or sheathing-overlay work.

Jurisdiction
City of Lincoln, Nebraska
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
555 South 10th St, Suite 203, Lincoln, NE 68508
Contact
  • url: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/PDS/Building-Safety
  • phone: 402-441-7521
  • email: [email protected]
Roofing permit required
false
Permit process note
The department's Re-Roof Policy states: "Shingling a roof that has solid sheathing does not require a Building Permit, but all code requirements and the manufacturer recommendations and installation instructions apply." A Building Permit IS required if "there is rot damage to the roof sheathing and/or rafters" or if new plywood/OSB sheathing is used to cover the existing roof sheathing (not required where gaps between existing boards do not exceed 1/4 inch). "If the existing roof has two (2) or more layers of any type of roof covering, all of the layers must be removed."
Inspection requirements
The Re-Roof Policy's standing requirements (enforced regardless of the permit exemption) include: "Ice Barrier is required for all spaces (R905.1.2)," with the self-adhering sheet extending from the lowest edges of all roof surfaces to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line; valley flashing at least 24 inches wide (4-inch minimum end lap); 4x4-inch step flashing where shingle rows abut a wall; drip edge on all eaves and gables; chimney crickets on chimneys 30 inches or wider; and replacement of damaged, rusted, or incorrectly installed flashing.
Adopted code
The department's Re-Roof Policy states: "The City of Lincoln & Lancaster County has adopted and enforces all sections of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Reroofing must comply with Chapter 9 of the IRC, Chapter 15 of the IBC, the respective adopted amendments and the manufacturer's installation instructions."

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