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Bell County, KY.

Bell County is in KY (IECC zone 4A, design wind 90 mph).

Indexed
Adopted edition

KRC 2019 (3rd Edition, IRC 2018 base)

Inherits from KY 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

Bell County County Building Department

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