Santa Clara County roofing ranges from Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills estates (many in VHFHSZ requiring Class A fire-rated materials) to dense San Jose urban neighborhoods with composition shingle roofs. The foothills communities — Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills — face the highest wildfire risk. Title 24 cool roof required on re-roofing throughout the county. High Bay Area labor costs apply.
Santa Clara County roofing ranges from Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills estates (many in VHFHSZ requiring Class A fire-rated materials) to dense San Jose urban neighborhoods with composition shingle roofs. The foothills communities — Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills — face the highest wildfire risk. Title 24 cool roof required on re-roofing throughout the county. High Bay Area labor costs apply.
Check the CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup online for the C-39 Roofing Contractor license. Never hire an unlicensed contractor in California.
Check the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) FHSZ viewer online using your address. If you are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Class A fire-rated roofing is legally required under CA Building Code.
Title 24 requires roofing materials with minimum solar reflectance values on most CA re-roofing projects. Your licensed contractor will specify Title 24-compliant products and document compliance on the permit application.