Metal Carport for Camper
Any recommendations for Carport Kits? Looking for something around 30x30 with 14' clearance. There are so many companies it is hard to find any differences. I'm located in Oregon but open to any compa...
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Boaty,
In Oregon they'd make you drill 24'' dia. holes 4 ft. 6 in. deep and bury those poles in concrete all the way down the four feet depth. That is for wind/ seismic lateral loading. I'm surprised actually, that they let you rely on the bracing alone which does not meet code. Poles down 4 feet is all the more necessary when sides are open without walls. I would question your permit Dept because I know for certain that your situation is not correct because the UBC applies to all building Depts in the U.S..
I think I would get some shear panels attached to your nicely built carport. As a matter of common code requirements we would need to do that here. It's a simple add on for a nicely built carport such as yours
Mike
In Oregon they'd make you drill 24'' dia. holes 4 ft. 6 in. deep and bury those poles in concrete all the way down the four feet depth. That is for wind/ seismic lateral loading. I'm surprised actually, that they let you rely on the bracing alone which does not meet code. Poles down 4 feet is all the more necessary when sides are open without walls. I would question your permit Dept because I know for certain that your situation is not correct because the UBC applies to all building Depts in the U.S..
I think I would get some shear panels attached to your nicely built carport. As a matter of common code requirements we would need to do that here. It's a simple add on for a nicely built carport such as yours
Mike
