Adopted edition
IBC 2021
Inherits from AK state floor.
AK · Borough
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
Kotzebue. Permafrost. Code adoption: verify
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
Northwest Arctic Borough County Building Department
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