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Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit Application

Re-roof permits turn on three numbers: how many squares, what covering is going on, and how many existing layers come off. Jurisdictions in high-wind and wildfire zones add fastening or class-rating requirements that need to be stated on the application itself.

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Who uses it

Roofing contractors handling tear-offs, overlays, storm and insurance restoration work on residential properties.

What the generated document includes

  • Roofing squares, covering material and number of existing layers to be removed
  • Deck condition and re-nailing / underlayment notes in the scope block
  • Owner, job address and jurisdiction details
  • Roofing license, workers' comp and general liability block

Mistakes that get it kicked back

  • Declaring an overlay when the deck already carries two layers — most codes cap it at two
  • Omitting the wind-uplift or fire-class rating in coastal and wildland-urban-interface jurisdictions
  • Undercounting squares from the estimate rather than the measured roof plan, which changes the fee tier

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Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm final submittal requirements with the authority having jurisdiction before filing.