Adopted edition
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Inherits from LA state floor.
LA · Parish
Plaquemines Parish, LA.
Greater Wind speed 160+ mph. Mississippi Extreme V-
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)
2A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Plaquemines Parish County Building Department
Local conditions
- Ground snow load: 0 psf
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this parish.
- §01 WBDR — Wind-Borne Debris Region rules trigger impact-rated glazing or shutters.
- §02 Coastal flood-zone overlays (FEMA AE/VE).
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