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<br />City of La Porte, Texas <br />Planning Department Policy <br />Effective 01/16/09 <br /> <br />Policy to clarify Asphalt Roof Shingles Installation/Inspections #P2009-00 1. <br /> <br />Purpose: To ensure proper installation of asphalt roof shingles for basic wind speed of <br />120 mph for both residential and non-residential structures. <br /> <br />Timing: Permanent policy for use by the public and staff <br /> <br />Policy: All asphalt roof shingles shall be a minimum of Class F shingles and installed <br />with nails (regardless of whether the manufacturer allows the use of staples). Nailing <br />shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's printed installation instructions. <br /> <br />Owner and contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the use of Class F shingles. The <br />shingle wrapper shall be retained to confirm compliance of applicable material. <br /> <br />Within 30-days of permit issuance, a final approval on the installed roof is required. <br />The Owner and/or Contractor shall be responsible for providing the City with a <br />certification letter by a Texas licensed engineer (original seal/signature required) ~ or- <br />ICC certified Coastal Construction & Floodplain Inspector (certificate #//signature <br />required). Letter shall certify: 1) Class F shingles were used: 2) shingles were properly <br />installed with nails (not staples): and 3) the proper number of nails were used. <br /> <br />NOTE: For properties east of New Highway 146, compliance with the additional Texas <br />Department oflnsurance (TDI) windstorm requirements is voluntary. However, many <br />insurance companies require state approval before they will insure roofs, so we <br />recommend you talk with your insurance agent on their requirements. Also, for <br />requirements/inspections by TDI, you may contact them at #281-474-5025. <br /> <br />Signed by Director: <br /> <br />Date: <br /> <br />S:\City Planning Share\04.INSPECTIONS DIVISION\InspectionslRoof Policy P2009-00 I.doc <br /> <br />Jan. 2009 <br />