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Local Design Load Criteria

The following load criteria are based on the 2003 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (PDF). For more information, refer to Chapter 16 of the 2003 International Building Code and the 2005 ASCE-7,  and Chapter 3 of the 2003 International Residential Code.

Ground snow load
25 psf
1.25 kN/m2
Wind speed (3 sec. gust method)
90 mph
40 m/s
Frost depth
24 in.
600 mm



Earthquake spectral response acceleration
at short periods
0.16
at 1 sec. period
0.053
Residential Seismic Design Category
B



Weathering probability for concrete
severe
Termite infestation probability
moderate to heavy
Decay probability
slight to moderate
Ice shield underlayment required yes
Flood hazards (date of entry into National Flood Insurance Program) 3/5/1990
Winter Design Temperature 15°F -9°C
Air freezing index ≤1500°F ≤815°C
Mean annual temperature 50°F 10°C