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Building Guide
Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council
How to Use this Guide
Provide two sets of plans, drawn to scale and complete the following (hint: use graph
paper with 14" squares. Example: 14" = 1 '):
1 Complete this Building Guide by filling in the blanks on page two and three, and
indicating which construction details will be used.
2 Provide 2 Plot Plans (site plan) showing dimensions of your project and its
relationship to existing buildings or structures on the property and the distance to
existing property lines, drawn to scale.
3 Fill out a building permit application.
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. I I
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The Colorado Chapter of the International
Code Council is a professional organization
seeking to promote the public health , safety
and we lfare to building construction . We -__!.~e:a!!-="-
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
This handout was developed by the Colorado
Chapter of the International Code Council as a
basic plan submittal under the 2009 International
Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all
circumstances. Check with your Department of
Building Safety for additional requirements.
Single Family Residential One Story Detached Garage
Directions
1. Fill in the blanks on pages 2 and 3 with dimensions
and materials which will be used to build the
structure. Please print legibly.
2. Indicate in the check boxes on page 3 which details from page 4 will be used .
Note: Heated garages will require insulation, such as ceilings, walls, and foundation.
!---======:::::::: Dimension
Locate and
detail bracing
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Show door and window header sizes and
Indicate rafter or
truss direction
location and size of landing in front of door
( 3W' minimum concreteslab )
Floor
slo pe
(_)_x_ header
(example: (2) 2 x 10
Note:
If roof trusses or rafters bear on header,
special header design may be required
Double 2x4 or 2x6 trimmers each
end of overhead door header
Garag e door op eni ng
1. ~I ={ Garage door opening width }=-I·
Dimension* __ _ * If less than 4' see Braced Wall Panel Detail on
page 4 to comply with section R602.10.3.3 (IRC)
This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of the
International Code Council as a basic plan submittal under
the 2009 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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Single Family Residential One Story Detached Garage
Note: For roofs with slopes less than 4 :12, follow manufacturer's instructions for low slope application of roofing mater ial.
0 Trus s or 2x rafters soa ce d "0.C.
(example : Put chackrTW/iTribox ·Of· 2 x 10 kaftan; Spa~ O.C.)
Minimum 1 x __ ridge board
(example: 1 x 12}
Provide roof tie downs
Solid 2x blocking between
rafters that are 2x12 or greater
Note: Pre-engineered roof trusses
w/truss clips may be used in lieu of
roof structure shown .
..---1i1--t--Diagonal wind bracing or braced wall panels
@ corners and each 25' of wall.
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Concrete Encased Ground
required for new service
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)g'°Foundation Detail A
D Foundation Detail B
(see page 4)
This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of the
International Code Council as a basic plan submittal under
the 2009 International Residential Code. It is not intended to
cover all circumstances . Ch eck with your Department of
Building Safety for additional requirements .
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(example: 8')
zx_k_s tud s @ :l'f o.c.
(example: 2 x 6 @ 24" O.C.)
Cont. zx _b__s m plate
(example: 2 x 6)
Wall Insulation AJ
(If heated · example: R--2-0 F,-ib-e~-gi-as-s 8-a-Ns-)
foundation Insulation ---(If heated · example: R-10)
Footing size __ x __
(example: 8" x 16')
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1/2" x 1 O" steel anchor bolts 6'-0"
O.C. max., 7" min. penetration
max. 12" from corner and 12" from
each end of plate (min. 2 bolts per
plate).
Lap siding over
foundation a
minimum of 1"
,,..-'12'' x 1 O" steel anchor bolts 6'-0" O.C.
max _, 7" min. penetration max . 12"
from corner and 12" from each end
of plate (min . 2 bolts per plate).
___,--Bottom plate shall be min. 8"
-.------.:.~f"-;J·"r'.:'.l above grade, or be treated Lap siding over
foundation a
minimum of 1".
Bottom plate shall be treated
or be separated from concrete
by an impervious moisture
barrier and be B" above grade
f 6" min. c>i la'''. ',<' wood or decay resistive wood
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3 1/2'' Minimum
Concrete Slab
grade :,.;,-If;~ ): · .. -· -concrete slab
. '''I; I· \ '.t{f{:. '-Fiberboard expansion joint
Finished --1-----''------1
grade "
18" min . + ..
Note: Check with local
building department for
swelling soils. Caissons
may be required.
#4 rebar min .
cont. top &
bottom with 18"
laps
Note : Check
with local
building
departmenl for
swelling soils.
Caissons may
be required.
36" min .
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".f' ~I ~: footing or key way
~~ .. ,!· f.' ~~n :'..-#4 rebar min. conli nuous top of
'' · stemwall & at fo oting with 18" laps
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Extent of header
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Extent of header
,_ _____ Single portal frame (one braced wall panel)------~ ...
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Min. 3" x 11.25" Net Header
1,000 lb. strap opposite sheathing
Fasten top plate to header with two
rows of 160 sinker nails at 3" O.C. typ.
1,000 lb.
strap
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Max. •!
height :~
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Fasten sheathing to header with BO common or
galvanized box nails in 3" grid pattern as shown and
3" O.C. in all framing (studs, blocking, and sills) typ.
~: 1 o· : ~ :· Min width= 16" for one story structures
' !· ., Min width = 24" for use in the first of two story structures
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~-:.u..---3/8" min. thickness wood
structural panel sheathing
Min. 4,200 lb. tie-down device (embedded
into concrete and nailed into framing
See Section R602.10.3.3
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This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of the
International Code Council as a basic plan submittal under
the 2009 International Residential Code . It is not intended to
cover all circumstances. Check with your Department of
Building Safety for additional requirements.
Min. double
2x4 post
Typical portal frame
construction
For a panel splice (if
needed), panel
edges shall be
blocked, and occur
within 24· of
mid-height. One row
of typ.
sheathing-to-framing
nai l!ng Is requi red. If
2x4 blocking fs used,
t he 2x4's must be
nailed together with
3 160 sinkers
Min. 1,000 lb.
tie down
device
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