GARAGE INFORMATION

Detached garages: Garages under 1,500 square feet may be slab on grade and do not require frost footings. For location on the lot and fire resistivities of the exterior walls, for more information; [Click Here]

Attached garages foundations: Attaches garages are required to have frost footings that are a minimum of 42” inches below grade.

Fire separation: Garages are to be separated from the dwelling unit by fire resistive constructions, for more information; [Click Here]

Braced wall panels: Garages are required to have a braced wall panel or an alternate braced wall panel that shall begin no more than 12.5 feet from each corner of the garage and continue each 25’ thereafter. For more information; [Click Here]

Overhead garage door header schedule: Door headers shall support live loads and all applicable dead loads. For more information; [Click Here]

Window header: Window headers shall support live loads and all applicable dead loads. For window header size information; [Click Here]

Asphalt shingles: The installation of asphalt shingles shall comply with the following; [Click Here]