Local Climate Design Criteria

Basic Design Requirements

  • Ground Snow Load of 80 pounds per square foot
  • Wind Design Speed of 90 miles per hour
  • Seismic Design Category C
  • Frost Line Depth of 48 inches
  • Weathering is severe
  • Termite is slight
  • Winter Design Temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit
  • Flood Hazard is FEMA

Building and Fire Codes

  • 2009 IRC (International Residential Code) One & Two Family Dwellings & Townhouses
  • 2009 IBC (International Builing Code)
  • 2009 IEBC (International Existing Building Code
  • NH State Fire Code Saf-C 6000
    Fire Marshall’s Office
    Department of Safety
    Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03301
    603-271-3294