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WHAT IS THE CODE ON SNOW LOAD, WIND LOAD, AND FROST DEPTH?

April 26, 2017code depth frost load snow wind

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WHAT IS THE CODE ON SNOW LOAD, WIND LOAD, AND FROST DEPTH?

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There are four design loads in Larimer County. For elevations under 7000 feet the ground snow load is 30 pounds per square foot (psf). Elevations from 7001 feet to 7999 feet the ground snow is 40 psf. From 8000 feet to 8999 feet the ground snow is 50 psf. For elevations 9000 feet and over the ground snow load is 70 psf. The minimum basic wind speed is 100 mph (3 second gust) and exposure “C” will be assumed.