I am trying to layout my PV solar array canopy over an existing parking lot of 750 parking spaces and would like canopy length to exceed 150'. This topic has been discussed several times on this forum and canopies with photovoltaic arrays are best classified as occupancy use U, carports. Section...
Hello, new to this have an interpretation question. Have a client who built a metal carport 1' from his property. Local zoning is OK with it however local jurisdiction wants client to erect a 1hr wall on the side adjacent to the property line. Carport is all metal including roof and TS...
Florida Building Code - Residential - Carport - Wood Frame Construction - What Section(s) can I refer to ?
The result is the front carport post and portion of beam and roof fall within the 5' distance (but not less than 3') to the property line and the city has asked for it to be called out as a 1 hr fire rated exterior wall and provide opening calculations, openings not to exceed 25%. This is an open-concept carport and the intent is not to close ...
When a carport does not meet this requirement and is not considered to be a garage, is the carport required to meet limiting distance for glazed openings facing the property line? (a carport with all sides open is proposed to be built close to one neighboring property line with small limiting distance, like 1.2 m.
Hello, I’m currently planning out a carport build for my home where there’s not much code enforcement at all and I’m trying to figure out what size beams will be adequate. My main concern is the 18 foot span from post to post. I want the entrance to be completely open so an additional post in...