Roofing in Kersey, Colorado

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The Town's "Current Building Regulations" page states: "The Town of Kersey has adopted the International Building Code 2018 Edition published by the [International Code] Council," and lists Municipal Code Chapter 18 articles covering the Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Conservation Code, Property Maintenance Code, Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, and Swimming Pool and Spa Code, plus a "2020 NEC - Significant Changes Residential Electrical" reference, and advises contacting SAFEbuilt "to verify current requirements" since "building codes sometimes change." However, the SAFEbuilt re-roofing guide the Town itself links from its Building Permit page is titled "2024 IRC Residential Re-roofing" and cites 2024 IRC Sections R806 and R908 by number, and states an ultimate design wind speed of 115 mph and that ice-and-water shield is required on all roofs. Because the Current Building Regulations page's 2018 IBC citation and the linked 2026-dated SAFEbuilt guide's 2024 IRC citation conflict, this record reports both as found rather than asserting a single current edition.

The Building Inspection Department page states: "The Town of Kersey contracts with SAFEbuilt Colorado, (Windsor Office) for building inspections services," and its FAQ confirms permits are required for plumbing/electrical work such as a water heater ("Yes. Anytime you are doing anything with the plumbing or electrical you are required to get a permit...") and that a fence permit is required. The "Building Permit" how-do-i page directs contractors to apply, pay, upload documents, and request/view inspections through the CommunityCore online portal, and directs residents to a Document Center of homeowner guides (Basement Finish, Decks, Re-Roof, Window Replacement, Swimming Pools, Home Additions, Patio Covers & Carports, Accessory Structures, Pole Barns). The SAFEbuilt "2024 IRC Residential Re-roofing" guide linked from that page confirms explicitly, in FAQ form: "Why do I need a permit to re-roof my house? Your permit allows the building department to inspect for potential hazards and unsafe construction..."; a homeowner may self-perform re-roofing; a Final Roof inspection is required (mid-roof inspections are not required on residential re-roof projects, though a mid-roof inspection may be required for tile/metal/special roofing over 7.5 psf); no more than two layers of roofing are allowed; nail guns are permitted if properly adjusted; deteriorated roof jacks/vents must be replaced; and the guide advises hiring only licensed contractors, though it does not itself impose a Town contractor-license requirement. Inspections are scheduled through SAFEbuilt's online system, by emailing [email protected], or by calling the inspection line on the permit card.

Building inspections for the Town of Kersey are performed under contract by SAFEbuilt Colorado's Windsor office (reachable at 970-686-7511 per the Town's Current Building Regulations page) rather than by town staff directly. For re-roofing specifically, the permit holder must call for a Final Roof inspection; a mid-roof inspection is not required on typical residential re-roof projects but may be required for tile, metal, or other roofing exceeding 7.5 lb/sq ft, per manufacturer specifications that must be on site for the inspector.