Portable Awning Regulations

They are freestanding and can be easily moved to another location around the house depending on where you want the shade.

Portable awning regulations.

1 1 awnings shall be designed to project over individual window and door openings and not project as a single continuous feature extending over architectural piers or arches. 1 2 the lowest point of any awning shall be a minimum of 8 feet above the sidewalk or ground over which it projects. The carport must be the same color and same material as the rest of the house. He needs to know the rules and regulations governing the installation.

2017 fbc building 6 th edition 16 structural design 1607 live loads 1607 12 roof loads 1607 12 4 awnings and canopies. Yes these are awnings and not canopies. While ideally keeping your carport or portable shelter is best at the back of your home all shelters may be subject to such regulations. Awnings shall project no more than five feet into a public right of way and shall project no closer than two feet from the face of the curb line.

Awnings and canopies shall be designed for uniform live loads as required in table 1607 1 as well as for snow loads and wind loads as specified. California code of regulations title 19 division 1 319 a through c fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment. The bottom of the awning shall be a minimum of eight feet above the ground surface when projecting over a private or public walkway. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as required by california code of regulations title 19 division 1 chapter 2 article 3 section 319.