Adopted edition
IBC 2021
Local amendments override state floor.
AK · Borough
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
City of Fairbanks is DEFERRED (IBC 2018, IRC 2018). Extreme cold (-40°F design temp). Second
Design wind speed
100 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
8
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Fairbanks North Star Borough County Building Department
Local conditions
- Ground snow load: 60 psf
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this borough.
- §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.
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