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Tempe reroof permit and roofer rules

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Reroof permit rules in Tempe

Tempe exempts replacement roof covering from permit when the new covering's fire classification is equal to or greater than the existing one, it does not add load beyond the roof's original design capacity, and no more than two full sheets or 64 square feet of roof sheathing are replaced. (source: City of Tempe)

The copy we read is the Tempe Administrative Code effective 10/01/2018; ask Tempe Building Safety for the current edition. (source: City of Tempe)

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)

See Arizona roofing license rules, how to check a roofer and storm damage contract rules.

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