Building

Per the Colorado State Board of Licensures for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors (the “Board”); any new or alteration project for commercial use that exceeds 10 occupants or more will require a state-licensed professional architect or engineer to provide the permit drawings. Refer to the following website for additional information: Colorado State Board.

No, unless the drywall provides shear value or is part of a fire-rated assembly.

Yes, inspections scheduled through the Citizen Access Portal are eligible for next-day inspections. Inspection requests must be submitted before 4:00 pm on the working day prior to the date when the inspection is needed.

• Residential Projects: 2 sets
• Commercial Projects: 3 sets

No, as long as the damaged roofing material is less than 1 square in area (100 square feet), the repair does not require a permit. Accumulative damage exceeding 1 square in area requires a full roof replacement and a permit.

No, all planes of the roof require replacement if the area of work exceeds 1 square in area.

Yes. The seal must contain the architect’s or engineer’s name, license number, and the designation “Colorado Licensed Architect”. The manual or electronic signature of the licensee and date of signature must be affixed to the document.

Yes, both eaves and rakes.

Yes, the City of Longmont requires Ice & Water Shield. Manufacturer’s installation instructions and code must be followed; where in conflict, the more restrictive applies.

• Interior demolition requires asbestos testing and a completed demolition permit application. If asbestos-containing materials are present in the areas of demolition, a copy of the approved State of Colorado permit and a clearance report will be required prior to the issuance of the demolition permit.
• Entire structure demolition requires an asbestos report and sign-off approvals from all the entities/departments listed on the application. All sign-offs must be completed, and utilities disconnected prior to application submittal.

• Ground Snow Load: 30 psf
• Wind Speed: 110 mph Nominal, 142 mph Ultimate
• Seismic Design Category: B
• Subject to Damage From: Weathering: Severe, Frost Line Depth: 30 inch (762mm), Termite: Slight to Moderate, Decay: None to Slight
• Winter Design Temp: -2º F (18.9º C), -10º F for boilers
• Ice Shield: No
• Flood Hazards: January 1977
• Air Freezing Index: 979
• Mean Annual Temp: 48.8

For specific wind speed criteria, use the following adopted IBC amended code section:

• Nominal Design Wind Speed, Vasd = 110 mph
• Ultimate Design Wind Speeds shall be based on the Risk Category.
  • Category I structures, Vult = 130 mph
  • Category II structures, Vult = 139 mph
  • Category III & IV structures, Vult = 149 mph

When a monument/freestanding sign exceeds 6’ in height above finished grade, and when any new sign is being proposed on the right-of-way, whether it’s a projecting sign or an awning. Please note that any new signs being proposed on the right-of-way will also require a UOPP (use of public place) permit.

• Single-Family Residential Dwellings: When areas of disturbance are greater than 50 linear feet on pipes, 32 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum, asbestos testing is required.
• Commercial Buildings: When areas of disturbance are greater than 260 linear feet on pipes, 160 square feet on other surfaces, or the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum, asbestos testing is required.

Depending on the scope of work, the Building Inspection, Planning, Public Works, Fire Codes and Planning, and Longmont Power and Communications Departments will review permit submittals.

Please visit our Construction Use Tax page for more details.

Only for “flat roof” installations. Sloped roofs do not require roof access.