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Seward County, KS.

Seward County is in KS (IECC zone 4A, design wind 90 mph).

Indexed
Adopted edition

Local adoption (no statewide code)

Inherits from KS 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)

4A

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

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

Seward County County Building Department

Local conditions
  • Ground snow load: 15-20 psf
  • Frost depth: 24-30".

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