Building Code

Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria

  • Ground Snow Load: 40 pounds per square foot for elevations under 1,000. For every 100 feet above 1,000 feet add 2 pounds per square foot
  • Wind Speed: Less than 90 miles per hour
  • Seismic Design Category: A and B
  • Weathering: Severe
  • Frost Line Depth: 42 inches
  • Termite: Moderate to Heavy
  • Decay: Slight to Moderate
  • Winter Design Temperature: -2 Degrees Far.
  • Ice Shield Underlayment: Eaves edge to a point 24 inches inside exterior wall line
  • Flood Hazards: Varies
  • Energy Zone: Zone 5

Commercial Building Codes

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