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City of Rifle Building Department

Adopted code

The building permit authority for the City of Rifle, Colorado, located in the Community Development suite at Rifle City Hall. Permits are required for residential re-roofs, all contractors doing work within the city limits must be licensed, and permit and contractor license applications are submitted through the Cloudpermit online system. The city is under the 2015 International Codes.

Jurisdiction
City of Rifle, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Rifle, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.rifleco.org/72/Building-Department
  • phone: 970-665-6461
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: All contractors doing work within the Rifle city limits must be licensed; the city issues both Contractor's and Subcontractor's licenses. Applications are submitted through Cloudpermit and require a completed application, evidence of liability and workers' compensation insurance (or a Workman Comp Exemption form if there are no covered workers), an affidavit regarding restrictions on public benefits, and payment of the license fee.
Permit process note
Permits are required for residential remodel projects including re-roofs. Plans and permit applications are submitted through the Cloudpermit online system, and a complete set of plans as listed on the permit application is required before review begins.
Inspection requirements
Inspection requests are scheduled through Cloudpermit or by calling the Building Department line at 970-665-6461.
Adopted code
The City of Rifle is under the 2015 International Codes, with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (Climate Zone 5) and 2003 ANSI A117.1. Local design criteria include a 40 psf roof snow load, 47 psf ground snow load, and required ice shield underlayment.

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