Interpretation #6928

Published February 09, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
16
Section
1620.5
Topic
Sheds

Question

Is it the intent of 1620.5 that utility sheds need only be designed to 75 mph 15 psi, not section 6 of ASCE 7 as stated in 1620.1 & 1609.1.1 and can this be applied to area's outside of the HVHZ

Answer Published 02/09/2012 at 8:58 AM

Yes, utility sheds in the HVHZ may be designed for 15 psf.

Commentary

No for outside the HVHZ.