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City of Wheat Ridge - Building Division

Adopted code

The building permitting authority for the City of Wheat Ridge in Jefferson County. Building and Inspection Services issues roofing permits, licenses contractors, and enforces the adopted International Codes and city ordinances.

Jurisdiction
City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Wheat Ridge, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/278/Building-Division
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: Roofing falls under a License Class 7 specialty trade; roofing contractors must provide an ICC test or an active contractor's license from a recognized jurisdiction (such as Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Fort Collins, or Boulder).
Inspection requirements
Roofing requirements include ice-and-water shield extending 2 feet inside the exterior wall line at eaves, six nails per shingle, and a maximum of two layers, with all layers removed if any tear-off is performed.
Adopted code
Wheat Ridge is adopting the 2024 International Codes with local amendments to replace the previously enforced 2018 I-Codes, with new permit applications required to comply with the 2024 I-Codes beginning January 1, 2026; the 2023 National Electrical Code also applies. Verify the current edition with the Building Division.

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