Building Codes and Design Parameters

The City has adopted the following Building Codes with local amendments. You may reference the various code sections by the Chapter listed in the City Municipal Code (Municode)

• 2015    IBC International Building Code (Section 500.060)    
• 2015    IRC International Residential Code (Section 500.080)       
• 2015    IPMC International Property Maintenance Code (Section 500.300)        
• 2015    ICC International Fuel and Gas Code (Section 500.330)     
• 2015    IPC International Plumbing Code (Section 500.190)     
• 2015    IMC International Mechanical Code (Section 500.250)    
• 2014    National Electrical Code (Section 500.100)     

To access the 2015 ICodes online: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes

Design Parameters for Architects and Engineers:

• Ground Snow Load = 20
• Wind Speed = 115 mph
• Seismic Design Category = C
• Frost Line Depth = 30”

 

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