Permitting Authorities / City of Sheridan Building Department
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Sheridan, CO?
Adopted code
City of Sheridan Building Department
Yes — a permit is required to replace a roof in Sheridan, CO, issued by City of Sheridan Building Department. No roof overlays are allowed on residential projects; complete tear-off and replacement is required. Rolled roofing is prohibited (modified bitumen peel-and-stick is acceptable), ice and water barrier is required on lower roof eaves extending a minimum of 24 inches inside the heated space, and tile roofs require an engineer's report confirming structural adequacy. Manufacturer wind warranties must meet or exceed 100 mph.
Jurisdiction
City of Sheridan, Colorado
Contact
- url: https://ci.sheridan.co.us/432/Building-Department
- phone: 303-762-2200
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
- license: A contractor license is required for any person or corporation that receives compensation for construction or remodeling work within the City of Sheridan. Applications are submitted by mail or email to the Permit Technician, the fee is collected upon acceptance, and licenses are issued by mail on the first of every month.
Permit process note
No roof overlays are allowed on residential projects; complete tear-off and replacement is required. Rolled roofing is prohibited (modified bitumen peel-and-stick is acceptable), ice and water barrier is required on lower roof eaves extending a minimum of 24 inches inside the heated space, and tile roofs require an engineer's report confirming structural adequacy. Manufacturer wind warranties must meet or exceed 100 mph.
Inspection requirements
Mid-roof and final roof inspections are required for all projects. Ladders set for inspection must be a minimum Class 2 and extend at least 2 feet above the roof edge.
Adopted code
All roof replacements must comply with the 2021 editions of the International Residential Code and International Building Code. The basic wind speed for the City of Sheridan is 105 mph for the 3-second gust (90 mph fastest mile).
Drip edge
Required — The City's own Roofing Requirements page states: "A drip edge is required on all eaves and rake edges." Not separately amended by § 18-3 (2021 IRC amendments, read in full, 23 lettered items, textually exhaustive, contains no R905.2.8.5 item), so this reflects the base 2021 IRC drip-edge requirement.
About drip edgeIce & water shield
Required — Table R301.2 as amended by § 18-3(j) prints "Ice Shield Underlayment required: Yes." This corroborates the City's own Roofing Requirements page, which independently states: "Ice and water barrier is required on lower roof eaves. The membrane must be installed a minimum of 24" inside the heated space. Unheated areas are exempt."
About ice & water barrierImpact-resistant roofing
Not required — Sheridan Municipal Code § 18-3, International Residential Code amendments (2021 IRC), was read in full (23 lettered items, textually exhaustive) and contains no UL 2218, Class 4, or impact-resistance provision anywhere.
Wind design criteria
Table R301.2 as amended by Sheridan Municipal Code § 18-3(j) (2021 IRC) prints: "Ground Snow Load: 34 pounds per square foot. Roof Snow Load: 30 pounds per square foot—Unreducible. Wind Speed for Risk Category II Structures: 115 miles per hour for 3-second gust. Wind Speed for Risk Category III-IV Structures: 120 miles per hour for 3-second gust. Wind Speed for Risk Category I Structures: 105 miles per hour for 3-second gust. Topographic Effects: No. Special Wind Region: Yes. Wind-Borne Debris Zone: No. Seismic Design Category: B. Weathering: Severe. Frost Line Depth: 36 inches. Termite: Slight to moderate. Decay: None to slight. Winter Design Temperature: 1 Degree (F). Flood Hazards: Varies, refer to City of Sheridan Code, Section 56. Air Freezing Index: 712. Mean Annual Temperature: 50.3°." (The City's own informal Design Criteria webpage states only a single "105 MPH 3 second gust" figure — that is the Risk Category I value only; the codified ordinance's Risk Category II figure of 115 mph is the applicable design wind speed for typical single-family construction and is used here.)
Roof layer limit / recover
The City's own Roofing Requirements page states: "No roof overlays are allowed for residential re-roofs. Complete tear-off and re-roof with asphalt shingles meeting the current code requirements are required." Commercial buildings follow the exceptions of IBC 1502.1 instead.
Sales & use tax
7.75% combined (Sheridan City Tax 3.5% + State of Colorado Tax 2.9% + RTD Tax 1.0% + Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) 0.1% + Arapahoe County Open Space Tax 0.25%), per the City's own Sales Tax Information page's rate table. The City separately levies a 3.50% Use Tax: "applies to purchases of tangible personal property when Sheridan City Sales Tax has not been paid on that property. The Use Tax is collected from businesses through a self-assessment and is remitted to the City, via MuniRevs... The Use Tax for building materials is collected as a part of the City's building permitting process" — the roofing-relevant mechanism, stated explicitly.
Local roofing hub
Roof permits nearby — Arapahoe County
Related guides
The building permit authority for the City of Sheridan in Arapahoe County. Requires a roofing permit for all new roofing jobs and roof replacements, requires city contractor licensing, mandates mid-roof and final inspections, and enforces the 2021 I-Codes with a 105 mph three-second-gust basic wind speed.
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