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 due to altitude, use link to determine the snow load for your location https://asce7hazardtool.online/ .  The building department will verify the snow load once we receive your application. 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

Electrical Load Calculations for Single Family Dwellings

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Contact Us

Building Official

Don Hendrickson
(775) 289-2430
buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov

Building Planning Dept. Manager

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

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