Reroofing Permit Requirements
A reroofing permit for an existing single-family home or duplex must meet the following requirements:
- The re-roofing installation complies with Chapter 15 of the California Building Code and Chapter 9 of the California Residential Code;
- The roof covering meets a minimum Class C fire resistive rating or better;
- Reroofing requires to provide minimum cross ventilation per CRC 806.1; and
- Must provide a copy of the product Listing Report, by a recognized agency, at the construction job site for roofing materials and installations other than wood shingles, wood shakes, tar and gravel, or composition roofs. A copy can be sent prior to the first scheduled inspection; a reinspection fee can be charged if the Listing Report is not available at time of inspection with the City Building Inspector.
A Reroofing Permit is NOT available if:
- An existing roofing material is being replaced by a new and different roofing material with a total weight that exceeds 7.5 lbs. per square foot;
- You are adding a new roof as part of a home remodel or addition; or
- You are modifying the roof structure/framing or adding skylights.
Inspections
The following inspections are required:
- An initial inspection is required at the following stage based on the new roof material:
- Composition - All plywood nailed down, 1/2 felted with valleys felted and flashing over felt. Courses started. Drip edge at all rakes installed over felt.
- Tar and Gravel/Foam - All areas cleaned of debris and materials being used on site for inspection.
- Tile - Have furring members in place with approved fireblocking.
- Shake - Have rating of shakes identified, courses started, and felt and flashing in place.
- In-progress inspection can be in-lieu of initial inspection for the following:
- Cover existing roof; or
- Replacement without sheathing inspection.
- The final inspection is required after all of the work is complete including the following:
- Spark arrester installed;
- Overflow drains cleaned;
- Skylights secured;
- All flues extended and secured;
- Any roof equipment and/or piping secured;
- All exposed nails protected; and
- All exposed wood, roof jacks, and metal flashing or edging painted.
Inspections can be scheduled online using your building permit number.
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