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Title 24 - HOW IT AFFECTS ROOFING

New Title 24 Standards are being enforced this year and can drastically impact your plans for roofing replacement or repair. The new Standards now apply to residential roofs as well as commercial and industrial structures. In some cases it may increase the cost of roof repair or replacement by up to 40%.

Allana Buick & Bers, Inc specializes in Title 24 compliance and can assist you in this area.

roofing replacement The 2008 rulemaking process has been completed. The Energy Commission adopted the 2008 Standards on April 23, 2008, and the Building Standards Commission approved them for publication on September 11, 2008. The new Standards will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Save Money - Pull A Permit

The requirement for when the 2008 Standards must be followed is dependent on when the application for the building permit is submitted. Permits pulled until December 31, 2009 are not subject to the increased regulations of the new Title 24 Standards.

If you have a roof repair or replacement planned in the near future, you may want to consider pulling a permit prior to August 1st, 2009. Securing a permit will grandfather clause your roof so that it does not need to be engineered with the increased R values.

Changes to Reflective Requirements for Roofs

Effective January 1, 2010 revisions to Title 24 will encompass additional roof types, including:

   • Non-Residential - Steep Slope
   • High-Rise and Hotel / Motel - Low and Steep Slope
   • Residential - Low and Steep Slope
   • Relocatable Buildings - Low and Steep Slope (all zones)

Registered historical structures and several types of institutions (hospitals, detention and skilled nursing facilities), along with Federally-owned buildings are exempt from these requirements. The new roof requirements include increased solar reflectance, along with changes in roofing product density and a higher minimum thermal emittance.

To learn more about our Title 24 consulting services and schedule a free consultation contact us at (800) 378-3405 or fill out our convenient Help Me Now form.