When I re-roof my building do I need to tear the old shingles off?
Yes, the Minnesota State Building code requires that all old shingles must be taken off to the decking. This will allow for the inspection of the decking for rot.

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1. What is a permit?
2. When do I need a permit?
3. How can I tell if a contractor has a license?
4. What do I need to submit for a residential addition or a porch addition?
5. What do I need to submit for a commercial or industrial building permit?
6. When I re-roof my building do I need to tear the old shingles off?
7. If I am putting on steel roofing am I required to remove all of the old shingles?
8. If I am re-shingling my house can I use three tab shingles?
9. If I am putting on a deck, addition, garage, or porch what do I need to provide to the city?
10. If I am building a new house what do I need to provide to the city?
11. What if I change the use of my existing building? What is required of me?
12. I am replacing windows in my house do I need a building permit?
13. I want to put up a fence. Do I need a permit?