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Scottsdale reroof permit and roofer rules

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Reroof permit rules in Scottsdale

Scottsdale lists re-roofing with the same roofing material among work a homeowner or their contractor can do without a permit. Its reroof handout says a permit is required if any part of the roof sheathing or structural framing is repaired or replaced. (source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development) (source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development)

Reroof permits may be obtained by the homeowner or a licensed contractor, and the property owner is ultimately responsible for making sure the permit is issued. Listed inspections: roof sheathing, flashing and felt (underlayment), and final. (source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development)

The handout allows a maximum of one overlay of asphalt shingles over one existing asphalt shingle roof. Tile over existing roofing needs city plan review approval, structural data, and a slope of 4 in 12 or more. (source: City of Scottsdale Planning and Development)

Statewide rules that apply here

An R-42 Roofing license lets a contractor install and repair roof tile, shingles, shakes, slate, metal roofing systems, urethane foam, and roof insulation or coatings on or above the roof deck, plus weatherproofing and roof accessories such as flashing and valleys. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

The ROC says that, generally, if labor and materials exceed $1,000 or the job needs a permit (no matter the price), a contractor license is required. The handyman exemption in A.R.S. 32-1121 covers only work of a casual or minor nature, priced under $1,000 in total, that needs no local building permit and is not part of a larger job split into smaller contracts. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors) (source: Arizona State Legislature)

After a catastrophic storm in an area an insurer designates, a roof repair or replacement contract with a homeowner who lives there must say in bold type that you may cancel within 72 hours after your insurer denies the claim, and that you may cancel for any reason within four business days after signing (A.R.S. 32-1158.02). (source: Arizona State Legislature)

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