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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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Single Family Residential Patio Covers & Carports
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.
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Site Plan Example
Concrete
Slab for
Garage
One
Story
Frame
5’ Utility Easment
Hometown Street
5.5
25.5
20.0
20.0
75.0
75.0
9.5
40.0
40.0
131.0
26.0
24.2
131.0
30.0
45.8
Walkway
Concrete Drive
59.2
Note: Manufactured homes require independent/self supported patio structure
Proposed
Addition
Note: Dimensions
are for reference
purposes only
1”=20’
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(example: 10'-3")
Address:
Patio Section
Existing
building
Overhang
6'-8"
minimum
3'-0"
minimum
Slope
Maximum rise 7
3/4" to top of door
threshold
Concrete Slab
Minimum Diameter Pier 8"
(size determined by load)
No closer than 2 feet
to property line
Beam splices to occur over
posts with 1
1
/
2
" bearing
Isolate from Slab
Span
Note: Walls, posts, and
overhangs closer than 5’ to the
property line to be 1hr. rated
(__)____"x____"beam
____"x____"posts
spaced _____ apart
Sheathing___________________
Underlayment________________________
Roof covering___________________
12
pitch ____
(example: Class A 3 tab shingles)
(example: 15# felt with 19” laps)
(example: 1/2" exterior plywood)
2x____rafters spaced____" O.C.
(example: 2 x 8 rafters spaced 24" O.C.)
Footing ____"x____"
Siding_____________
Directions
1.
Fill in the blanks with dimensions and materials which
will be used to build the structure. Please print legibly.
2.
Indicate in the check boxes which details from page 4 will be used. Please note if any of the sides of your
carport addition are closer than 5'-0" to the property line, that side of the carport must be enclosed with a
solid 1 hour fire rated wall as shown in Alternate Details B and C.
You must however
, keep at least two
sides of the carport open to conform to the building code requirements. Zoning approval is required.
3.
Roofing to be installed per manufacturer’s instructions, including low slope application and required
inspections made.
Detail B
Alternate B
Check one
(see page 4)
Detail C
Alternate C
Check one
(see page 4)
Detail A
Alternate A
Other (provide detail)
Check one
(see page 4)
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.
Size and Amount of Lags
________________________
(example: Two 1/2”x 4 1/2” lags @ 16” O.C.)
(example: (2) 2"x10")
(example: 6')
(example: 4"x4")
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(for Alternate C only)
(for Alternate B only)
Span__________
(example: 12' 0")
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Detail A
Detail C Alternate Detail C -
1 Hour Wall
Check local
building
department for
swelling soils.
caissons may
be required.
Solid 2x blocking on 2x12 or greater
3'-0"
minimum
Existing Roof
(remove existing shingles)
8" minimum
diameter
concrete
caisson
8"
1"
Galvanized
column base
w/ 1" spacer to
concrete
Minimum 3 1/2"
concrete slab
Existing
wall
Cont. 2x6 secured to existing roof with
fasteners at each rafter or truss
Extend underlayment from new roof a minimum of 18" onto existing roof
Secure ledger to wall with lag screws @ 16" O.C.
Locate lag screws to penetrate top plate or studs
Existing roof rafters or trusses
Existing wall
Note: Remove brick veneer at top of wall
before installing continuous 2x ledger
Cont. 2x ledger
Galvanized metal joist or rafter hangers
Extend underlayment from
new roof a minimum of 18"
onto existing roof
Remove existing fascia
Solid 2x blocking on 2x12 or greater
Galvanized metal
post/beam connector
Solid 2x fire blocking on 2x12 or greater
Galvanized metal
post/beam connector
3'-0"
minimum
1"
Galvanized
column base w/ 1"
spacer to concrete
Minimum 3 1/2"
concrete slab
Infill between posts
w/ 2x4's @ 16" O.C.
Two layers of 5/8" type “X”
exterior gypsum board soffit
5/8" type "X" exterior
gypsum sheathing
Infill between posts
w/ 2x4's @ 16" O.C.
Exterior siding
Footing
2x facia
Bottom plate shall
be treated wood
No closer than 2
feet to property line
Roof tie downs required
Roof tie downs required
Roof tie downs required
Treated or decay
resistive post
Isolate
from Slab
Isolate
from Slab
Anchor bolt
7” minimum
penetration
Anchor bolt
7” minimum
penetration
Less than 5’ to property line
Alternate Detail A
Alternate Detail B
-
1 Hour Wall
Detail B
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.
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