Single Family Residential
Patio Covers & Carports
How to Use this Guide
Check with your jurisdiction regarding type of submittal(paper or electronic) and for additional
requirements. Draw to scale and complete the following(hint: use graph paper with ¼” squares. Example:
¼” = 1’).
1 Complete this Building Guide
by filling in the blanks on page two, and indicating
which construction details will be used.
2 Provide 2 Plot Plans
(site plan) showing dimensions of your project or addition
and its relationship to existing buildings or structures on the property and the
distance to existing property lines drawn to scale. See Page 2
3 Fill out a building permit application.
Colorado Chapter of the International Conference of Building
Officials
Building Guide
Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council
Building Guide
This handout was developed by the Colorado
Chapter of the International Code Council as a
basic plan submittal under the 2015 International
Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all
circumstances. Check with your Department of
Building Safety for additional requirements.
The Colorado Chapter of the International
Code Council is a professional organization
seeking to promote the public health, safety
and welfare to building construction. We
appreciate your feedback and suggestions. To
obtain a master copy of this building guide,
please write to the Colorado Chapter of the
International Code Council, P.O. Box 961,
Arvada, CO 80001.
http://www.coloradochaptericc.org
The majority of permit
applications are processed
with little delay. The
submitted documents will
help determine if the
project is in compliance
with building safety
codes, zoning ordinances
and other applicable laws.
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