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Certified Metal Buildings Made Simple

If your county or city needs a permit, you need a certified building. Here's the whole thing in three steps.

  1. Find out if you need a permit, and who to ask

    Inside city limits, start with the city. Outside, call the county. Our permit guide lists who to call in each Central Oregon town.

  2. Ask them one question

    "What snow load does a building at my address need to be designed for?" Write the number down. Your county sets the required snow load for your property; we'll match your building to it.

    While you have them on the phone, also ask the wind speed and how far the building must sit from your property lines.

  3. Tell us your snow load

    We match you to a certified building rated for 40, 50, 60 or 80 psf snow load (for example, "rated for 40 psf snow load") and take it from there.

Good to know

  • Certified = engineered for a specific snow load, for places that require a permit. Non-certified = for places that don't.
  • Certified buildings come with engineer-stamped drawings for Oregon, plus ground certification when it's ordered.
  • Don't pour concrete until you know your building size and snow load.
  • Not sure who to call? Call us first and we'll point you to the right office.
  • Financing is available: 12% down for certified buildings, 11% down for non-certified.

What to ask your building department

Screenshot this card and keep it handy when you call or email.

Questions for the building department

  1. Do I need a permit for this building?
  2. What snow load does it need to be designed for at my address?
  3. What wind speed?
  4. How far from my property lines does it need to be (setbacks)?
  5. Is there a height limit?
  6. Anything special for my zone or HOA?

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Diagram comparing an open metal carport with an enclosed metal garage
Carport or RV cover = open. Garage or shop = sides and ends closed in. Your building department may treat them differently.
Labeled diagram of metal carport parts: roof panels, bows, legs, base rail, knee braces, peak brace, gable end, side panel and anchors
Parts of a carport.

FAQ

What does certified mean?
Certified means the building is engineered for a specific snow load, for places that require a permit. Non-certified buildings are for places that don't.
What snow loads do certified buildings come in?
40, 50, 60 or 80 psf snow load. Ask your building department what your address needs, and we match the building to it.
Who tells me my snow load?
Your building department: the city inside city limits, the county outside. The Oregon Design Criteria Hub also looks up snow load by address. Ask the building department to confirm it in writing.
Is financing available on certified buildings?
Yes. The down payment is 12% for certified buildings and 11% for non-certified buildings.

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