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Building Codes and Design Criteria
Adopted Building Codes
Effective July 1, 2023:
- 2021 International Building Code, including appendices C & J
- 2021 International Residential Code, including appendix AQ
- Except residential provisions of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency.
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2020 National Electrical Code issued by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (residential)
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (commercial)
- 2021 International Existing Building Code
- 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa
- Manufactured Home:
- Subsection 15A-2-104(2), the HUD Code
- Subsection 15A-2-104(1), Appendix AE of the 2021 International Residential Code
- Subsection 15A-2-104(1), 2005 NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the NFPA
- Historic Buildings:
- Subsection (3) for standard guidelines pertaining to plaster on a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8-302, the US Department of the Interior Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
Adopted per the Utah Code, Title 15A - State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Kanab City Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load* | IRC Wind Design (speed) | IBC Wind Design (speed) | Exposure Category | Seismic Design Category | Subject to Damage from Weathering | Frost Line Depth | Subject to Damage from Termite | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
25 psf | 90 mph | Risk Category I - 105 mph Risk Category II - 115 mph Risk Category III - 120 mph Risk Category IV - 120 mph | C | D0 | Severe | 18 inches | Moderate | No |
* General Chart based on area, for more specific snow load to your property visit Utah University Utah Ground Snow Load