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 Climatic and geographic Design Criteria

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

 

 

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM

 

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

 

 

Condition

Value

Interior Design Temperature (Heating)*

72° Maximum

Interior Design Temperature (Cooling)*

75º Maximum

Climate Zone (IEEC Table 301.1)

5

* Reference IEEC Section 302.1

 

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