Design Parameters


We design our plans to be useable in most US locations and not for areas with extreme environmental conditions.

Design Parameters

  • International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC) and Uniform Building Code (UBC) Compliance
  • Assumed maximum 100 mph wind, 3 second gust
  • Assumed moderate wind exposure "B"
  • Most designs prescriptively code compliant
  • Assumed basically flat building site
  • Assumed stable, durable soil conditions
  • Assumed maximum seismic category C or zone 3 risk
  • Maximum 30 #/sf snow load



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