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Obtaining a Permit

 

In some cities, a building permit is not required for constructing a Patio Cover, check with your Building Department about specific requirements before construction. i.e. a Permit may not be required for a free-standing patio cover if it is at least 6 feet away from another building and the roofing structure (including eaves, gutters etc.) does not cover more than 300 square feet. Also, some departments do not require a permit if using a lattice (non-solid) cover.​

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In other cases, to obtain a permit, contact your Building Department. The department typically requires:

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• ​        Plot map of your house

•         Structural plans (drawing of backyard, cover, and its measurements)

• ​        Engineering Report 

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Product Engineering Evaluation Reports:

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Different states accept different engineering reports, the most widely accepted is the ICC 2009 (stamped for approval by 38 states):

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

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ICC Evaluation Report​​

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IAPMO Evaluation Report​​

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​Factors to consider for Patio Cover Engineering:

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•         Regional Snow Load

•         Wind Exposure

•         Seismic Activity

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