Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
For municipalities administered by the CK-COG, new construction must to adhere to the following climatic and geographic design criteria.
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
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SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
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Ground Snow Load
(1) |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Seismic Design Category |
Weathering |
Frost Line Depth
(2) |
Termite |
Decay |
Winter Design Temp. |
Ice Shield Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp. |
|
35* psf |
90 |
A/B |
Severe |
40” |
Not Specified |
Slight to Moderate |
9
Degrees
Fahrenheit |
Yes |
Check with Municipality |
1000 |
55 |
(1) Ground snow load set by local jurisdiction.
* Reference Map (IRC Figure R301.2(5) for specific ground snow loads in your area.
(2) Set by local jurisdiction.
Thermal Design Parameters
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Condition |
Value |
|
Interior Design Temperature (Heating)* |
72° Maximum |
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Interior Design Temperature (Cooling)* |
75º Maximum |
|
Climate Zone (IEEC Table 301.1) |
5 |
|
* Reference IEEC Section 302.1 |
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Degree Days Heating (Local Reference) |
6160 |
|
Degree Days Cooling (Local Reference) |
700 |
Resdential Energy Worksheet 
Residential Energy Worksheet This worksheet must be submitted with each permit application