§ 4.4.5.5. Carport Exception:

If utilizing a gross floor area exception under Title 25-2 Subchapter F Article 3.3.2.A.3 (parking area open on 2 or more sides), provide the following items to demonstrate compliance:

1)

FFE (finished floor elevation) of carport is to be provided.

2)

Height of top plate from the carport FFE is to be provided. If there is no top plate, the underside of structural beam is to be measured.

3)

Dimensions are to be provided in plan for the overall length of the carport wall and the opening in the carport wall.

4)

80% openness calculation is to be provided for each applicable elevation.

a.

The overall area of the carport wall from the FFE to the u/s (underside) of the top plate is to be multiplied by the overall width of the carport wall.

b.

The opening in the carport wall is to be calculated from the FFE of the carport to the u/s of the top plate multiplied by the width of the opening.

c.

If an overhead garage door is present on a carport, adhere to BOA interpretation case C15-2015-0011. (See Section 4.4.5.2.4 for specifics).