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Ground Snow Load
The ground snow load is 150 P.S.F. A Structural Engineer can provide reductions (alterations) to this requirement.
Wind Load
Based on the ASCE 7-16 code cycle.
Risk Category 1: 110 mph
Risk Category 2: 120 mph
Risk Category 3: 130 mph
Risk Category 4: 130 mph
Seismic Zone
The seismic zone for the City of South Lake Tahoe is D.
Subject to Weathering from Weathering:
Negligible
Exposure
B
C if project within 300 feet of lake
Exterior Footings - Frost Depth
All exterior footings or piers shall extend at least 18” below finish grade (frost depth protection).
Termites
Yes
Climate Zone
16
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required:
Yes
Soil Bearing
The soil bearing is 1500 pounds per square foot. A statement by the engineer classifying the soil per CBC Chapter 1603.1.6 is also acceptable up to 2000 pounds per square foot.
Gas Pressure Test
Must hold 15 pounds (minimum) for 15 minutes (minimum)
Plumbing
42" Minimum depth for exterior domestic water supply
Above Grade Clearance to Wood
6" Minimum
Bedroom Requirements
70 square feet minimum area
No dimension less than 7 feet across
Arc fault protection w/ tamper resistant plugs
Emergency Egress Window
Light and Ventilation
Smoke Detector
Ceiling Height
7’ minimum for all habitable space
Slope Ceilings - 50% of required floor area shall be 7’
Emergency Egress Window
20" wide x 24" tall minimum openable area (5.7 sq ft)
44" max distance from floor to clear opening of window
Residential Stairs
Maximum 7 3/4" Rise
Minimum 10" Tread
Nosing required on any stairs with solid risers: 3/4" Minimum to 1 1/4" Maximum
3/8" maximum difference between the smallest and largest tread/rise in a flight of stairs
Minimum 6’8" headroom above stair treads