UNITED LAGUNA WOODS<\/p>\n
MUTUAL<\/p>\n
STANDARD 34: PATIO AND BALCONY COVERINGS<\/p>\n
OCTOBER 2024, RESOLUTION 01-04-146<\/p>\n
REVISED AUGUST 2013, RESOLUTION 01-13-140<\/p>\n
REVISED JULY 2024, RESOLUTION 01-24-70<\/p>\n
REVISED NOVEMBER 2024, RESOLUTION 01-24-113<\/p>\n
1.0<\/p>\n
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
1.1<\/p>\n
SEE STANDARD 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
2.0<\/p>\n
DEFINITIONS<\/p>\n
21<\/p>\n
Member: Each person entitled to membership in the Mutual as<\/p>\n
provided in the Articles and By-Laws, subject to United Mutual<\/p>\n
CC&Rs.<\/p>\n
2.2<\/p>\n
ACSC: Architectural Control and Standards Committee.<\/p>\n
23<\/p>\n
HVAC: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning.<\/p>\n
24<\/p>\n
Ledger: A horizontal board attached to the building face used as<\/p>\n
structural attachment for support of one end of an added covering.<\/p>\n
2.5<\/p>\n
DIY: Do It Yourself.<\/p>\n
2.6<\/p>\n
Patio: A paved outdoor area that adjoins the manor at ground level,<\/p>\n
which does not serve as a walkway or a landing.<\/p>\n
2.7<\/p>\n
Balcony: A platform that projects from the wall of a manor above<\/p>\n
ground level at a second or third floor levels and is enclosed by a<\/p>\n
parapet or railing.<\/p>\n
2.8<\/p>\n
Patio Cover: A single story architectural<\/p>\n
projection that provides partial weather<\/p>\n
protection but remains open on three sides<\/p>\n
One end of the cover is supported by the<\/p>\n
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building structure while the opposite end is<\/p>\n
supported by a post and beam<\/p>\n
configuration.
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Balcony Cover: A single story<\/p>\n
architectural projection located at<\/p>\n
balcony levels that provides partial<\/p>\n
weather protection but remains open on<\/p>\n
three sides. One end of the cover is<\/p>\n
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supported by the building while the<\/p>\n
opposite end is supported by a post and<\/p>\n
beam configuration.<\/p>\n
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2.10<\/p>\n
Patio<\/p>\n
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Balcony<\/p>\n
Awnings:<\/p>\n
An<\/p>\n
architectural projection located at ground<\/p>\n
or balcony levels that provides partial<\/p>\n
weather protection but remains open on<\/p>\n
three sides. The entire awning system is<\/p>\n
attached to and wholly supported by the<\/p>\n
building structure. It can be fixed or fully<\/p>\n
retractable.<\/p>\n
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2.11<\/p>\n
Patio & Balcony Enclosures: Which<\/p>\n
includes solariums and sunrooms; A<\/p>\n
single story covering which encloses a<\/p>\n
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defined space on a patio or balcony.<\/p>\n
Characterized by multiple fixed and<\/p>\n
operable windows with heating and<\/p>\n
\u2014<\/p>\n
cooling provided by natural means only.<\/p>\n
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The enclosure is both attached to the<\/p>\n
building and self-supported.<\/p>\n
3.0<\/p>\n
DESIGN CRITERIA<\/p>\n
341<\/p>\n
PATIO & BALCONY COVERINGS<\/p>\n
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Only companies that specialize in design and installation of patio<\/p>\n
and balcony covers will be accepted. DIY projects will not be<\/p>\n
allowed.<\/p>\n
Construction materials are to be aluminum or vinyl only.<\/p>\n
Covers may be slatted or solid.<\/p>\n
All solid covers are to be insulated \u201cElitewood\u201d as manufactured<\/p>\n
by Four Seasons or approved equal. Features:
\nCovers act as a noise and heat barrier.<\/p>\n
Can be prewired for ceiling fans \/ lighting.<\/p>\n
Skylights optional<\/p>\n
Can be walked on \u2014 substantially reducing<\/p>\n
maintenance.<\/p>\n
Include self-contained guttering and leaf guards.<\/p>\n
Solid covers directly under a balcony must provide a mesh type<\/p>\n
rodent protection screen for the space created between the<\/p>\n
bottom of the balcony above and the top of the cover below.<\/p>\n
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Said covers will be subject to removal and replacement<\/p>\n
at members expense if deemed necessary by the<\/p>\n
mutual for maintenance of the balcony above.<\/p>\n
Finish color selections: White or beige or to complement existing<\/p>\n
Mutual building exterior color schemes.<\/p>\n
3.2<\/p>\n
PATIO & BALCONY AWNINGS<\/p>\n
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Only companies that specialize in design and installation of patio<\/p>\n
and balcony awnings will be accepted. DIY projects will not be<\/p>\n
allowed.<\/p>\n
Awnings are allowed over existing patios and balconies only.<\/p>\n
1<\/p>\n
Awnings are not allowed over individual windows or<\/p>\n
doors.<\/p>\n
2<\/p>\n
Awnings can not be attached to a balcony above.<\/p>\n
Awning cover materials<\/p>\n
Translucent panels.<\/p>\n
Standing seam aluminum panels.<\/p>\n
Fabric<\/p>\n
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Must pass the California State Fire Marshal<\/p>\n
Test.<\/p>\n
b<\/p>\n
No scalloped edging.<\/p>\n
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Motorized awnings allowed. Any electrical work<\/p>\n
must be shown on plan and performed by a<\/p>\n
licensed electrician.<\/p>\n
All colors to conform to and\/or complement existing<\/p>\n
mutual building exterior color schemes.<\/p>\n
Alternate materials subject to ACSC review and<\/p>\n
approval.
\n3.3<\/p>\n
PATIO & BALCONY ENCLOSURES<\/p>\n
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Enclosures are for outdoor recreational use only, not to be<\/p>\n
designed or engineered as a \u201cHabitable Room\u201d as defined by<\/p>\n
current building codes.<\/p>\n
Only companies that specialize in design and installation of patio<\/p>\n
& balcony enclosures will be accepted. DIY projects will not be<\/p>\n
allowed.<\/p>\n
Patio & balcony enclosures may encompass all or part of the<\/p>\n
patio \/ balcony footprint.<\/p>\n
1<\/p>\n
Enclosure must not cover any existing building wall<\/p>\n
mounted HVAC equipment.<\/p>\n
Structural Components: Painted or prefinished aluminum. All<\/p>\n
walls and ceiling panels to be fully insulated.<\/p>\n
Glazing Components:<\/p>\n
1<\/p>\n
All glazed openings to be:<\/p>\n
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Dual pane.<\/p>\n
b<\/p>\n
Low E.<\/p>\n
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Energy Star rated.<\/p>\n
Frosted, bottle-type, stained, or Louvered-glass shall<\/p>\n
not be allowed.<\/p>\n
Factory tinted glazing is allowed. Colors subject to<\/p>\n
review by the ACSC.<\/p>\n
Aftermarket films or tinting\u2019s are allowed provided they<\/p>\n
do not have a reflectivity factor of more than 15%.<\/p>\n
Documentation to be provided at time of mutual<\/p>\n
consent submittal.<\/p>\n
Windows and screens to be readily removable from the<\/p>\n
inside without the use of tools.<\/p>\n
Interior components:<\/p>\n
Natural ventilation only \u2014 no artificial HVAC systems.<\/p>\n
Skylights are allowed at time of original installation.<\/p>\n
No plumbing or plumbing fixtures.<\/p>\n
Ceiling lighting & fans allowed.<\/p>\n
Electrical wall outlets allowed.<\/p>\n
Existing patio privacy stone or block walls may be utilized as<\/p>\n
part of the patio enclosure provided said walls meet the<\/p>\n
structural guide lines of the enclosure.
\nBalconies will require inspection and certification by a licensed<\/p>\n
architect or structural engineer for structural integrity prior to<\/p>\n
enclosure installation per California Balcony Law (SB-326)<\/p>\n
unless there is evidence of pre-existing compliance.<\/p>\n
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The member is responsible for any and all costs<\/p>\n
associated with this requirement.<\/p>\n
Balcony enclosures must be installed behind existing railing or<\/p>\n
parapets, sufficient to allow for ongoing maintenance of these<\/p>\n
items.<\/p>\n
Finish color selections: White or beige or to complement<\/p>\n
existing mutual building exterior color schemes.<\/p>\n
4.0<\/p>\n
ATTACHMENT TO BUILDING<\/p>\n
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All coverings must not alter existing roofing eaves or perimeters.<\/p>\n
4.2<\/p>\n
All coverings must not alter or interfere with existing guttering systems<\/p>\n
4.3<\/p>\n
Attachment to building for all roof components will be per one of the<\/p>\n
following options:<\/p>\n
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Ledger board to face of building under roof eave. Note: All<\/p>\n
building penetrations to be water tight.<\/p>\n
Raised roof bracket as manufactured by \u201cBeam Lift\u201d or approved<\/p>\n
equal. Note: Any roof modifications required for installation of<\/p>\n
bracket must be reviewed and approved by a licensed roofing<\/p>\n
contractor.<\/p>\n
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Store (5) 4\/12. 5\/12, 8\/12<\/p>\n
SIDE VIEW
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Rafter bracket as manufacture by \u201cBeam Lift\u201d or approved equal.<\/p>\n
EXCEPTION – Building guttering may be modified to 5 inches<\/p>\n
wide to accommodate rafter bracket installation<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
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SLOPE: 4\/12<\/p>\n
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SIDE VIEW<\/p>\n
5.0<\/p>\n
APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n
5.1<\/p>\n
Architectural and\/or engineered plans are required.<\/p>\n
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All plans and engineering details provided by the manufacture<\/p>\n
must be included in submittal package.<\/p>\n
5.2<\/p>\n
All plans must indicate compliance with all current California Building<\/p>\n
Codes.<\/p>\n
5.3<\/p>\n
All plans must be reviewed and approved by the Manor Alterations<\/p>\n
Department and verified with the City of Laguna Woods Building<\/p>\n
Department.<\/p>\n
5.4<\/p>\n
All coverings will not extend beyond existing patio or balcony<\/p>\n
perimeters by more than 18 inches.<\/p>\n
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Any such extensions must not interfere with ongoing building or<\/p>\n
landscape maintenance.<\/p>\n
5.5<\/p>\n
All patio & balcony solid covers and enclosures must have a self-<\/p>\n
contained guttering system.<\/p>\n
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All system downspouts must coordinate\/work with existing<\/p>\n
building drainage systems.<\/p>\n
In no case shall downspouts direct water back toward the<\/p>\n
building.<\/p>\n
All balcony guttering and downspouts systems must not direct<\/p>\n
water on to manors located directly below balcony.
\n6.0<\/p>\n
MAINTENANCE & OWNERSHIP<\/p>\n
6.1<\/p>\n
The Member is responsible for all direct and indirect costs associated<\/p>\n
with covering\/enclosure installations.<\/p>\n
6.2<\/p>\n
The Member is responsible for all costs associated with on-going<\/p>\n
maintenance. The Mutual \u2014 at its own discretion \u2014 may undertake any<\/p>\n
perceived maintenance upkeep and charge the Member if coverings<\/p>\n
are not properly maintained by the Member.<\/p>\n
6.3<\/p>\n
Should it become necessary for ongoing building maintenance, the<\/p>\n
Member will be responsible for removal and replacement of<\/p>\n
coverings\/enclosures.<\/p>\n
7.0<\/p>\n
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n
71<\/p>\n
See Standard 8: Patio Block Walls<\/p>\n
7.2<\/p>\n
See Standard 15: Floor Coverings: Exterior (Balconies & Patios)<\/p>\n
7.3<\/p>\n
See Standard 18: Gutters and Downspouts<\/p>\n
7.4<\/p>\n
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