Post by pavel on Apr 29, 2016 0:05:28 GMT -6
Doak reminds insurance companies to pay for roof repairs that meet building codes
OKLAHOMA CITY -- In the midst of storm season, the Oklahoma Insurance Department is reminding insurance companies to cover roof repairs that meet state or local building codes. OID issued a bulletin to insurers Monday after receiving multiple consumer complaints.
“These requirements must be followed when the roof is replaced,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “We expect the industry to do the right thing by the consumer.”
In the case of roof repairs, building codes generally permit different types of roof decking material. However, regardless of the decking materials used, the code also requires the installation to meet the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. Most, if not all, shingle manufacturers have very specific requirements as to roof decking.
OID has received complaints that some insurance companies resisted paying for roof repairs that meet city building code because local jurisdictions are not enforcing the ordinance.
Read more: www.ardmoreite.com/news/20160427/doak-reminds-insurance-companies-to-pay-for-roof-repairs-that-meet-building-codes
OKLAHOMA CITY -- In the midst of storm season, the Oklahoma Insurance Department is reminding insurance companies to cover roof repairs that meet state or local building codes. OID issued a bulletin to insurers Monday after receiving multiple consumer complaints.
“These requirements must be followed when the roof is replaced,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “We expect the industry to do the right thing by the consumer.”
In the case of roof repairs, building codes generally permit different types of roof decking material. However, regardless of the decking materials used, the code also requires the installation to meet the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. Most, if not all, shingle manufacturers have very specific requirements as to roof decking.
OID has received complaints that some insurance companies resisted paying for roof repairs that meet city building code because local jurisdictions are not enforcing the ordinance.
Read more: www.ardmoreite.com/news/20160427/doak-reminds-insurance-companies-to-pay-for-roof-repairs-that-meet-building-codes