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Riley County, KS.

K-State, Manhattan has adopted IRC

Indexed
Adopted edition

Local adoption (no statewide code)

Local amendments override state floor.

Design wind speed

90 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

5A

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

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

Riley County County Building Department

Local conditions
  • Ground snow load: 25-30 psf
  • Frost depth: 36-42".

Common amendments + overlays

What's specific to this county.

  • §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.

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