Roofing Permit & Inspection Requirements

A Roofing Permit Is Required

A permit is required for each roofing job in excess of one square (100 square feet). Permits must be obtained before work begins. 

Roofers must have an appropriate state license, a valid Daly City Business License and a current certificate of Workers' Compensation insurance.

  1. Inspection Requirements
  2. Inspection Scheduling
  3. Access
  4. Daly City Fire Resistive Requirements
  5. Spark Arresters
  6. Cant Strips
  7. Shingle Roofs
  8. Overlays & Ponding
  9. Kettle Fees & Safety Requirements
  10. Fire Extinguishers
  11. Skylight Requirements
  12. Reinspection Fee

Inspection Requirements

Generally, only one roof inspection is required on a single-family dwelling roof. This should be an in-progress inspection with the roofing materials being installed. The spark arrester must be in place.

Following this inspection, the inspector will sign off the job card. Make sure an inspection approval is obtained. Failure to obtain inspection approval may result in permit expiration necessitating permit renewal. Permit renewal fees would then need to be paid.

Roofing Fire Classification

All new roofs in Daly City require a Fire Classification of B or better (DCMC 15.10.240).

Roof assemblies shall be divided into Class A, B, and C roof assemblies and roof coverings.

To verify your roof assembly meets the minimum Fire Classification rating of B, please visit the ICC Reports Directory. 

Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure. Class A roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be listed and identified as Class A by an approved testing agency. Class A roof assemblies shall be permitted for use in buildings or structures of all types of construction.

Class B roof assemblies are those that are effective against moderate fire-test exposure. Class B roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be listed and identified as Class B by an approved testing agency.

Class C roof assemblies are those that are effective against light fire-test exposure. Class C roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be listed and identified as Class C by an approved testing agency. Class C roof assemblies are not permitted in Daly City.