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Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK.

Palmer, Wasilla. Central Mat-Su Fire Dept is DEFERRED for Code adoption varies Seismic SDC D-E.

Indexed
Adopted edition

IBC 2021

Local amendments override state floor.

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)

7

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office

Matanuska-Susitna Borough County Building Department

Local conditions
  • Ground snow load: 40-60 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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