Pima County Development Services
Building Safety & Sustainability Division

Covered Patio Design Standards PCBC 02/03

Note: If these designs are used to obtain a permit the design may not be field changed.  

1. All Wood To Be Douglas Fir No. 2 Or Better.
2. Concrete Grade - Minimum 2,500 PSI.
3. Re-Bar - Grade 40 (Minimum).  
4. Roof Nailing 8d Nails At 6” 0.Cedges And 12” '0.C. Field.
5. Minimum Concrete Toe - Dn. At 6” X 6” Of 1 - #3 Re-Bar.
6. Assumed Soil Bearing  1,500 P.S.F. 
7. Porch Framing Based On 30# Dead Load And Live Load.
8. Metal Connecters To Be I.C.B.O. Approved.