Reroofing Permit Requirements
This permit will allow the reroofing of a building. The following are the minimum
requirements that must be met:
- The re-roofing installation must comply with Chapter 15 of the current California Building Code and Chapter 9 of the current California Residential Code.
- The roof covering must meet a minimum Class C fire resistive rating or better.
- A copy of the product listing report, by a recognized agency will be required at the job site for roofing
materials and installations other than wood shingles, wood shakes, tar and gravel,
or composition roofs. A copy may be sent prior to the scheduled first inspection.
Inspections will not be made without providing the proper Listing Report.
The Reroof Permit is NOT available if you are:
- If existing roofing material is being replaced by a new and different roofing material
with a total weight that exceeds 7.5 lbs./sq. ft., contact the Building Inspection
Division at (650) 903-6313.
- Adding a new roof as part of a larger remodeling project.
- Modifying the roof structure or adding skylights.
Inspections
All re-roofs require two inspections, an in-progess and a final. An in-progress
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.
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Shake - Have rating of shakes identified, courses started, and felt and flashing
in place.
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
- All exposed wood, roof jacks, and metal flashing or edging painted
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