Building Codes and Design Parameters

The City has adopted the following Building Codes with local amendments.  You may reference the various code sections by the Chapter listed in the City Municipal Code (Sullivan)

• 2009    IBC International Building Code (Section 500.020)    
• 2009    IRC International Residential Code (Section 500.023)    
• 2009    IEC International Energy Code (Section 500.020)    
• 2006    IPMC International Property Maintenance Code (Section 500.170)        
• 2006    ICC International Fuel and Gas Code (Section500.185)     
• 2009    IPC International Plumbing Code (Section 500.097)     
• 2009    IMC International Mechanical Code (Section 500.130)    
• 2008    National Electrical Code (Section 500.050)     

Design Parameters for Architects and Engineers:

• Ground Snow Load = 20
• Wind Speed = 90 mph
• Seismic Design Category = C
• Frost Line Depth = 30”

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