Adopted edition
IBC 2021
Local amendments override state floor.
AK · Municipality
Municipality of Anchorage, AK.
Unified city-borough (consolidated municipality). Population: ~290,000 (40% of state). Deferred jurisdiction with own Adopted 2018 IBC/IRC with Major
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
Municipality of Anchorage County — muni.org
www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services
Local conditions
- Ground snow load: 40 psf
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this municipality.
- §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.
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