Roofing Permit
When is a roofing permit required?
A permit is required before starting your residential or commercial re-roof.
How do I obtain a roofing permit?
Visit the Inspection Services Department and fill out the permit form.
Are there any special requirements?
New roof covering shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur:
- When the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated to the point of being unacceptable as a base for additional roofing
- When the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay or cement tile . When the existing roof has two or more layers of any type of roofing
- In some cases, the roof framing and supporting of loading may need to be examined prior to re-roofing
- When the roof is completed call for final inspection.
What other resources are available?
Section 1509.13 - Roof coverings of the SBCCI, Building Code may be reviewed at the Inspection Services Department or the Georgetown Library for roofing requirements.
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