Structural Design Standards

Seismic Design Category | To be determined in accordance with California Building Code Section 1613 or ASCE 7. Seismic Design Category can be defaulted to "D" where the structure's Occupancy Category is I, II, or III ( per CBC Table 1604.5) and for building sites with no problem foundation subgrade materials including but not limited to Site Class E or F (per CBC Table 1613.5.2), unstable hill side, unconsolidated fill, disturbed subgrade, organic fill or expansive material. |  |
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Wind Speed | 85 mph (3-second gust), Exposure Category is based on characteristics of Ground Surface Irregularities California Building Code Section 1609 or ASCE 7. |
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Climate Zone | Zone 11 |
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Rainfall | 3 inches per hour minimum for design purposes |
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