Adopted edition
Coverage in progress
Inherits from DE state floor.
DE · County
Kent County, DE.
Population: ~185,000. Agricultural region with growing suburban development
Design wind speed
130 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
4A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Kent County County — co.kent.de.us
www.co.kent.de.us/planning-inspections.aspx
Local conditions
- County seat: Dover (state capital)
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §01 Coastal flood-zone overlays (FEMA AE/VE).
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