POST FRAME ACCESSORY STRUCTURE INFORMATION GUIDE

BUILDING DEPARTMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Casey Kozlowski J.P. Ducro IV

Kathryn L. Whittington

25 W. Jefferson St.Jefferson, Ohio 44047440-576-3737

POST FRAME ACCESSORY STRUCTURE INFORMATION GUIDE

RCO Section 102.10(1) States that Detached Accessory Structures that do not exceed 200 ft² do not require a permit.

Post and frame structures and portions thereof outside the structural limitations of section 328 shall be accompanied by structural calculations as required by the residential building official.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BUILDING PERMIT ARE AS FOLLOW:

1. Copy of the Local Zoning and Plumbing (if applicable) is requested to be submitted at the time of Application

2. Two (2) sets of Construction Documents to be submitted at time of application. (RCO Section 106.1)

ITEMS REQUIRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

1. Site Plan (RCO Section 106.1.3) to include:• North Arrow indicating direction• All Structure locations on site in relationship to the new structure location • Property lines, distance from property lines to new project• Street name and location • Utility if applicable, type of utility, with location and routing from the source to the finished location on the new accessory

structure

2. Footing information: (RCO Section 328.3)• Indicate the footing diameter, thickness and depth to the top of the footing.

3. Slab floor details: (506)• Indicate how thick the concrete will be. (506.1)• Describe any fill material and compaction. (506.2.1)• Indicate if a 6 mill vapor barrier will be used. (506.2.3)• Indicate if reinforcement will be used. (506.2.4)• Indicate floor area for parking vehicles will be of noncombustible materials and sloped to move liquids toward a drain or to the

main vehicle entry. (309.1)

4. Structure information: (RCO Section 328)• Post size and type. (328.4)• Post uplift protection method. (328.4.1)• Post spacing. (328.4.2)• Skirt board size and type. (328.4.3)• Wall girt size and spacing. (328.4.4)• All window and door opening locations and sizes.• Show all load bearing beams and headers, if they fall outside of Table 328.4.5 (for gable ends) and table 602.7(1) (for bearing

walls), please include any information from the manufacturer of engineered lumber. (328.4.5)• Indicate wall bracing type and location (328.4.6)• Indicate the method of beam to post attachment and number of fasteners. (328.4.7 & 328.4.7.1)• Roof purlin size, location, spacing and orientation. (328.5)• Show that knee bracing will be installed in accordance with (328.6).• Include a copy of the sealed truss drawings prior to the framing inspection. (328.8)

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25 W. Jefferson St.Jefferson, Ohio 44047440-576-3737

Section 328.1

Section 328.2

Section 328.3

Section 328

POST FRAME ACCESSORY STRUCTURES Post frame accessory structures. The following requirements serve as minimum standards for post and frame structures within all of the following structural limitations:

1. Residential accessory structures,2. Single story,3. Solid exterior structural sheathing or metal roof, and solid wall panels,4. No attic storage,5. Maximum building width of thirty six feet including the overhang,6. Maximum wall height of sixteen feet,7. Maximum mean roof height of twenty feet, and8. Maximum post spacing of eight feet.

Post and frame structures and portions thereof outside the above structural limitations of this standard shall be accompanied by structural calculations as required by the residential building official or designed under the provisions of section 106.5 of the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO). Post and frame structures shall comply with the structural design requirements of section 301 of the RCO.

Definition. Post frame accessory structures consist of primary members (wood posts, beams & single span roof trusses or ceiling joist and rafters) and secondary members (wood roof purlins, wall girts, bracing & sheathing) where all loads are transmitted from the sheathing and the secondary members to the primary members which transfer all combined loads to the soil through vertical posts bearing on footings embedded in the ground. See Figure 328.

Footings and foundations. Footings and foundations shall comply with applicable provisions of 401. Post frame structures shall have poured in-place concrete footings installed below all posts. The top of the footing shall be a minimum of 48 inches below finished grade and have footing diameters complying with Table 328.3.

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Section 328.4

Section 328.4.1

Post and wall construction. Posts shall be three (3) ply unspliced, reinforced spliced or solid wood and shall not be less than 4 inch by 6 inch nominal size. Posts shall comply with the requirements of Section 317.

Uplift protection: Posts shall have uplift protection by one of the following methods:

1. Two 2x6x12 inch post uplift protection blocks attached to each side of the baseof the post. The post uplift blocks shall be placed horizontally, attached per Table328.7 and comply with Section 317;

2. 12 inch high, concrete collar poured on top of footing around the post, with 2-#5x9 inch rebar placed through the post at 3 inches and 9 inches from bottom ofpost in opposite directions. The rebar ends must be 1 ½ inches from the soil. SeeFigure 328.1;

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Section 328.4.2

Section 328.4.3

Section 328.4.4

Section 328.4.5

Post Spacing. The maximum spacing for posts shall be (eight) 8 feet on center.

Skirt Boards. Skirt boards shall be treated lumber meeting the requirements of Section 317 and attached per Table 328.7.

Wall girts. Wall girts shall be not less than 2 x 4 inches nominal and spaced not more than twenty-four (24) inches on center.

Load bearing beams and headers: Load bearing beams and headers shall comply with Table 602.7(1).

Exceptions: 1. Bearing beams are not required if the trusses or ceiling joists and rafters bear

directly on the posts. 2. Headers in the gable-end wall which do not support more than five square feet of

wall area per lineal foot of header shall be sized per Table 328.4.5.

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Section 328.4.6

Section 328.4.7

Section 328.4.7.1

Section 328.5

Section 328.6

Bracing. Wall bracing shall be provided to resist all racking and shearing forces and must comply with the applicable provisions of section 602.10 or by installing 2x6 diagonal cross braces in the bays between adjacent posts as described in this section. The diagonal cross braces shall be placed from the top header or girt to the next adjacent post at the skirt board. The cross bracing shall be placed or installed on all sides of the building and shall be spaced at a maximum of 25 feet on center and within 12 feet of the corners of the building and attached per Table 328.7. Any splices of the diagonal brace required due to excessive length, must lap over two consecutive wall girts.

Beams supporting trusses or rafters and ceiling joists attachment to column. Bearing beams supporting roof trusses or rafters and ceiling joists shall be connected to the posts by one of the following methods:

1. Bolts that are ½ inch diameter through-bolted to the side of the post;2. Bolts that are ½ inch diameter, directly attached to a 3-ply post notch, enclosing

the truss or rafter at the top of post; or3. Other fasteners with minimum shear or withdraw values stated in Table 328.4.7

Number of fasteners. The minimum numbers of through bolts or other fasteners with minimum shears or withdraw values required per Table 328.4.7.

Roof purlins. Roof purlins shall be a minimum of 4x2 SPF#2 laid flat for spans up to 4 feet, and 4x2 SPF#2 laid on edge for spans up to 8 feet. Roof purlins shall be spaced not more than 24 inches on center.

Knee bracing: A 2x6 brace shall extend from the post to the top chord of the truss or rafter adjacent to the post at a 45 degree angle. The vertical distance down from the bottom chord of the truss or ceiling joist to the point where the brace attaches to the posts shall be in compliance with Table 328.6 as shown on Figure 328. Trusses or rafters must be spaced such that they align with the post intervals. Attachment of knee brace shall be per Table 328.7.

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Section 328.7

Section 328.8

Attachment details. Structural fastener details for post and frame buildings shall comply with Table 328.7.

Roof trusses. Engineered roof trusses, where used, shall be accompanied by drawings sealed by the registered design professional responsible for their preparation and shall be submitted to the residential building official for approval prior to the framing inspection. The truss design shall comply with Sections 802.10 and 802.11 and shall account for all loads imposed on the truss as a result of the prescriptive requirements of this section.

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Jobsite Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address & City/Township

POWER DISTRIBUTION DESCRIPTION

Project Scope: □ New Dwelling □ Addition □ Renovation □ Accessory Structure □ Other ________________

Power Distribution Includes □ Lighting □ Receptacle Outlets □ Smoke & CO Alarms □ Stove □ Dryer □ Hot Water Tank

□ Air Conditioning □ Heat Pump □ Baseboard Heat □ Subpanel □ Other _______________________

Distribution Wire Type Includes: □ NM (Romex) [Not permitted in damp or wet locations] □ THHN/THWN □ UF □ Other ______________

Subpanel: □ Subpanel _______________ Amp Wire Size ____________ □ Copper □ Aluminum Location __________________________________

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (120V Circuits) OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (240V Circuits)

□ 15 Amp Circuit Breakers _________________ [Wire Size]


□ _______Amp Circuit Breakers _____________[Wire Size]

□ Other _________________________________

□ Copper □ Aluminum




□ Other ________________________________

□ Copper □ Aluminum

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (GFCI)

NEC 210.8(A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (10) shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.

GFCI Protection will be provided pursuant to NEC 210.8(A) as amended by RCO 3401.1(1) through (3): □ Yes □ N/A

ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (AFCI)

NEC 210.12(A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supply outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or area shall be protected by an of the means described in 210.12(A)(1) through (6).

AFCI Protection will be provided pursuant to NEC 210.12(A) as amended by RCO 3401.1(4): □ Yes □ N/A

DWELLING UNIT RECEPTACLES

NEC 210.52 Dwelling Units. This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets. The receptacles required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is:

(1) Part of a luminaire or appliance, or (2) Controlled by a wall switch in according with 210.7(A)(1), Exception No. 1, or (3) Located within cabinets or cupboards, or (4) Located more than 1.7 m (5-1/2-ft) above the floor

Receptacle outlets shall be installed in ALL locations designated in NEC 210.52(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), & (I): □ Yes □ N/A

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RECEPTACLES IN DAMP OR WET LOCATIONS

NEC 406.9 (A) Damp Locations: A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations shall have an enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed). An installation suitable for wet locations shall also be considered suitable for damp locations. A receptacle shall be considered to be in a location protected from the weather where located under roofed open porches, canopies, marquees, and the like, and will not be subjected to a beating rain or water runoff. All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking receptacles shall be a listed weather-resistant type. NEC 406.9 (B) Wet Locations: Receptacles of 15 and 20 Amperes, 125 and 250 volts installed in a wet location shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof whether or not the attachment plug cap is inserted. An outlet box hood installed for this purpose shall be listed and shall be identified as “extra-duty.” Other listed products, enclosures, or assemblies providing weatherproof protection that do not utilize an outlet box hood need not be marked “extra duty.” All 15- and 20-ampre, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles shall be listed and so identified as the weather resistant type.

Receptacle outlets will be provided pursuant to NEC 406.9 (A) and/or (B): □ Yes □ N/A

LIGHTING OUTLETS

NEC 210.70(A) Dwelling Units. In dwelling units, lighting outlets shall be installed in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3).

Lighting outlets will be provided pursuant to NEC 210.70(A): □ Yes □ N/A

STAIRWAY ILLUMINATION

RCO 303.7 Interior Stairway Illumination. Interior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source to illuminate the landings and treads. The light source shall be capable of illuminating treads and landings to levels of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) as measured at the center of treads and landings. There shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the light source where the stairway has six or more risers. RCO 303.8 Exterior Stairway Illumination. Exterior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the top landing of the stairway. Exterior stairways providing access to a basement from the outdoor grade level shall be provided with an artificial light source located at the bottom landing of the stairway.

Stairway illumination will be provided pursuant to RCO 303.7 and 303.8: □ Yes □ N/A

TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES

NEC 406.12(1) Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. In dwelling units in all areas specified in 210.52 and 550.13, all 15- and 20- ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles shall be listed tamper resistant receptacles.

Tamper resistant receptacles will be provided pursuant to NEC 406.12(1): □ Yes □ N/A

SMOKE ALARMS RCO 314.2 Where required. Smoke alarm will be provided in accordance with this section. □ Yes □ N/A RCO 314.4 Interconnection. Smoke alarm will be interconnected in accordance with this section. □ Yes □ N/A RCO 314.6 Power Source. Smoke alarms will be powered by the building wiring in accordance with this section. □ Yes □ N/A

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS RCO 315.2 When Required. Carbon monoxide alarms will be provided in accordance with this section. □ Yes □ N/A

Printed Name ____________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________

ASHTABULA COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT 25 W. JEFFERSON STREET JEFFERSON, OHIO 44047-1092 P: (440) 576-3737 F: (440) 576-3739 OWNER INFORMATION:

RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATION PERMIT NUMBER:

DATE OF APPLICATION: PROJECT INFORMATION:

PROJECT INFORMATION: GENERAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION: MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION: PROJECT DATA:

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

PROJECT TYPE:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

TWP/VILLAGE/CITY:

PROJECT VALUE: $

PARCEL NUMBER: IS PROJECT LOCATED IN FLOOD PLAIN Y N

If yes, contact the Floodplain Administrator (440) 576-3737

PERMIT TO BE: PICKED UP MAILED*

PAYMENT TYPE: CASH CHECK #

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

BASEMENT AREA (s.f.) TEMPORARY ELECTRIC GENERATOR

FIRST FLOORS AREA (s.f.) ELECTRIC SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SECOND FLOOR AREA (s.f.) BUILDING

GARAGE FLOOR AREA (s.f.) MECHANICAL

PORCH/DECK AREA (s.f.) FIREPLACE/WOOD STOVE REQUIRED OTHER AGENCY APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR ISSUING BUILDING PERMIT (If applicable)

ZONING PLUMBING(Health Dept.) SEWER(Health Dept.) SITE PLAN(PROPERTY LAYOUT)

CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am the owner or owner’s authorized agent. All information contained in this application is true,

accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that I am responsible for all fees associated with this submittal.

All official correspondence in connection with this application should be emailed or sent to my attention at the address listed above.

Print Name Signature Date NOTE: THE DOCUMENTATION THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE OHIO RESIDENTIAL CODE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER TO OBTAIN ALL OTHER APPROVALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION (I.E. ZONING, PLUMBING, EPA, ETC.).

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HOMEOWNER ELECTRICAL WAIVER FORM To Whom It May Concern:

With the submittal of this waiver form with my application for a residential building permit, I confirm

that I am the owner of the property located at:

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Address Township I am listing Myself as the electrical contractor on my building permit. By doing so, I will take full responsibility for any electrical work done on this job. Signature of Homeowner Date

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