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City of Sterling Public Works Department - Code Enforcement Division

Adopted code

The building permit authority for the City of Sterling, the Logan County seat on Colorado's northeast plains. Requires a permit for reroof work, licenses contractors with annual renewal, has adopted the 2018 ICC codes, and requires a pre-mid roof inspection and a final roof inspection.

Jurisdiction
City of Sterling, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Sterling, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.sterlingcolo.com/departments/public_works/permits_and_licenses.php
  • phone: 970-522-9700
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: A City of Sterling contractor license is required to perform work in the city, with five license classes; Class I and II (general/residential) require passing the ICC contractor exam, and licenses must be renewed yearly. Homeowners may act as their own contractor on their primary residence without a license.
Permit process note
A reroof permit application is filed with the Public Works Department Code Enforcement Division, listing the contractor's license class and number. All existing roof covering layers must be removed before the new covering is installed.
Inspection requirements
An in-person pre-mid roof inspection and a final roof inspection are required; no final roofing can be completed without a pre-mid inspection. Inspections are scheduled at 970-522-9700.
Adopted code
The City of Sterling has adopted the 2018 ICC building codes; asphalt shingles must be fastened to solidly sheathed decks per the 2018 International Residential Code.

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