Community Development & Neighborhood Services
281 N. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970.416.2740
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RESIDENTIAL PATIO COVER HANDOUT - 2012 IRC
2x6 RAFTER @ 24" O.C.
9' RAFTER SPAN
10'
EXISTING HOUSE
4x4 POST
2-2x8 BEAM
2-2x8 BEAM
8'
8'
16'
PLAN VIEW / FRAMING PLAN
SEE ATTACHEMENT DETAILS
EXISTING HOUSE
SHOW TYPE OF ROOF SHEATHING
& ROOF COVERING, EX:
CLASS A SHINGLES
15# FELT UNDERLAYMENT
7
16" OSB ROOF DECKING
SHOW SIZE AND
SPACING OF RAFTERS.
RAFTER SPAN, SEE SPAN CHART #1
BEAM: SEE SPAN CHART #2
& ATTACHEMENT DETAIL.
4x4 POSTS: TREATED OR REDWOOD
UNLESS 8" ABOVE GRADE.
SEE POST BASE DETAIL.
SECTION \ SIDE DRAWING
1
SCALE: 4" = 1'-0"
CONCRETE PIER: SEE
PIER SIZING CHART #3.
30" MIN.
31 2" CONCRETE SLAB FLOOR MINIMUM
BELOW GRADE
ACQ TYPE TREATED LUMBER
REQUIRES ZMAX, STAINLESS,
OR HOT DIPPED FASTENERS
AND CONNECTORS.
REVISED 5/21/14
EXISTING WALL STUD
SIDING OVER FLASHING
(EXTERIOR FINISH)
2" MIN. NOMINAL THICKNESS
SLEEPER BOARD NAILED TO
ROOF DECK & TRUSSES FOR
BEARING.
CONTINUOUS FLASHING
OVER LEDGER BOARD
RAFTER
RAFTER
JOIST HANGER
REMOVE SIDING AND LAG
LEDGER BOARD TO WALL STUD
(2) 3 8 "x3 1 2" LAG SCREWS
EVERY 16" O.C.
ROOF DECK ATTACHMENT
LEDGER BOARD ATTACHMENT
GARAGE
16'
NEW COVER
10'
30'-0"
60'-0" PROPERTY LINE
29'-0"
HOUSE
15'-0"
424 MAIN ST.
NORTH
60'-0" PROPERTY LINE
110'-0" PROPERTY LINE
110'-0" PROPERTY LINE
SAMPLE SITE PLAN
SCALE 1"=20'
Submittal Requirements for Patio Covers
1. Two sets of plans of the proposed patio cover. See the front page as an example of the plans you will need to submit.
Engineering is required for buildings projects with structural spans beyond the charts shown, the remainder of the plans do not have
to be professionally drawn, nor computer generated, but must be neat, clean and legible.
2. Two
3. Completed three-part application form, available with other Building and Zoning handouts at 281 N. College Ave or on the website
www.fcgov.com The legal information requested on the application must be completed in full.
4. Completed Homeowner's Affidavit, if applicable (for homeowners doing the construction). The form is available at Building and
Zoning, 281 N. College Ave.
Required inspections:
1. Pier hole inspection
2. Rough frame inspection
3. Final inspection