Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria
- Ground Snow Load – 50 pounds per square foot
- Basic Wind Speed – 100 miles per hour; 3-second gust - 120 miles per hour
- Seismic Design Category - C
- Weathering - Severe
- Frost Line Depth - 4 Feet
- Termite - Slight to Moderate
- Decay - None to Slight
- Winter Design Temperature - Zero degrees F; also Climate Zone - 15 (International Energy Conservation Code); Heating Degree Days - 7000 -8499
- Ice Shield Underlayment - Recommended, two courses at eaves and in valleys
- Flood Hazards - see FIRM Map
- Maximum Building Height - 35 feet (average above finished grade)
- Maximum Height to Door or Window - 30 feet (average above finished grade)