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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8470
  • Requested By: Kelly Green
  • Requester E-Mail: kellygreen1130@gmail.com
  • Code Version: 2017
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter: Chapter 3 Building Planning
  • Section: 301.2.1
  • Topic: Wind Design Criteria
  • Question: Is it the intent of section R301.2.1 to allow and consider the following design methods as "alternate methodologies" or "alternate methods" of design for wind resistance in structure as referenced in section B107.3.4.2? 1.AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM). 2.ICC Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions (ICC 600). 3.ASCE Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7). 4.AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing— Prescriptive Method For One- and Two-Family Dwellings (AISI S230). 5.Florida Building Code, Building; or 6.The MAF Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Wind Areas shall be permitted for applicable concrete masonry buildings for a basic wind speed of 130 mph (58 m/s) or less in Exposure B and 110 mph (49 m/s) or less in Exposure C in accordance with Figure R301.2(4) as converted in accordance with R301.2.1.3
  • Comment: None

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

Input Received:

Yes. For wind design higher than 115 mph
Linda Patrick on 11/04/2020 at 3:18 PM
Yes.
Joseph Belcher on 11/04/2020 at 6:39 PM
Yes.
Samuel Greenberg on 11/04/2020 at 8:18 PM

Answer:

Yes. For wind design higher than 115 mph
On 11/20/2020 at 1:40 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

looks good
Linda Patrick on 11/20/2020 at 2:18 PM
looks good.
Samuel Greenberg on 11/24/2020 at 6:46 PM
I agree.
Joseph Belcher on 12/04/2020 at 1:56 AM
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