Building

Building Code & Design Criteria Information

Design Criteria

  • 2018 International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC)
  • Frost depth 36 inches
  • Seismic zone D or C
  • Snow load varies and the building department will verify the snow load once we receive your application and determine snow load based on case study for your altitude. You are also welcome to contact us to help determine your snow load.
  • Three second gust speed of 115 mph
  • Exposure C
  • 1500 lb. soils

Building Codes

  • International Building Code IBC – 2018
  • International Residential Code IRC – 2018
  • Uniform Mechanical Code UMC – 2018
  • Uniform Plumbing Code UPC – 2018
  • National Electric Code NEC – 2011
  • International Fire Code – 2018 (Including App. B, C, F, H)
  • Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings – 1997
  • International Energy Conservation Code – 2018
  • Electrical Load Calculations for Single Family Dwellings

Contact Us

Building Planning Dept. Manager

Jennifer Drew-Lesher
(775) 289-2430 or (775) 289-6500
jdrew@whitepinecountynv.gov

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