Roofing Permit

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SusanC20 (California)
Posts: 65

Posted:

Hello again - our management company is insisting our roofer get permits for replacing 4 roofs. This will cost us an additional $15K which we don't have - we are broke and levied an assessment to get the project done. My research shows that in California a roof permit is only required if the structural integrity of the building is being changed or impacted, which it is not. Any experts out there? Who is correct? Do we NEED a permit by law?

Thanks!!

TimB4 (Tennessee)
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The management company works for you, not the other way around.

SusanC20 (California)
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Posted By TimB4 on 01/04/2023 2:27 PM
The management company works for you, not the other way around.

I know I have had to drop the hammer, but I don't want us to incur fines if we do need a permit. I ma reading conflicting info so I was asking for any expertise here.

thanks!

TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Again, Max will likely know.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
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The contractor should know as well.
What does the contract say about permits?

SusanC20 (California)
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Posted By TimB4 on 01/04/2023 2:44 PM
The contractor should know as well.
What does the contract say about permits?

He has done several roofs here before but said LA requires a permit for everything and we will need an engineer, inspection and the cost is $20K per roof which we don't have so I guess we need to pause the project even though it's a safety issue and ceilings are beginning to cave. We have had 16 leaks over 3 weeks of rain.

MaxB4
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I am, finishing up a job in Rosemead that required permits. 25 buildings costing $25K.

Check with the roofers as that should have been a part of the contract. I believe the City of Los Angeles does requires permits which might also require owners to provide proof of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,061

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What I'm reading is that CA now requires permits to replace your roof.

See: Roofing Permit

You can always contact the local permitting office and make an inquiry.

SusanC20 (California)
Posts: 65

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Thank you both so much!!!

SusanC20 (California)
Posts: 65

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Posted By TimB4 on 01/04/2023 2:50 PM
What I'm reading is that CA now requires permits to replace your roof.

See: Roofing Permit

You can always contact the local permitting office and make an inquiry.

Maybe it's $20K total, not per roof.

thank you!!

TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Posted By SusanC20 on 01/04/2023 3:12 PM
Thank you both so much!!!

It's the least I could do and never ever let it be said that I never do the least I can ;)

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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Another aspect is who pulls the permits. You may be able to negotiate who does this. It does not have to be the contractor although that is most convenient. Here where I am at the homeowner can pull the permit for the job. Not sure if that will save some money but it may be an option to look into. If a permit is required does not always reflect which party has to pull one.

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SusanC20 (California)
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Posted By MelissaP1 on 01/04/2023 3:33 PM
Another aspect is who pulls the permits. You may be able to negotiate who does this. It does not have to be the contractor although that is most convenient. Here where I am at the homeowner can pull the permit for the job. Not sure if that will save some money but it may be an option to look into. If a permit is required does not always reflect which party has to pull one.

that's helpful info and I will look into it - thanks!

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