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St. Mary Parish, LA.

Acadiana. Wind speed 150+ mph. Oil/gas, coastal. Morgan City, Franklin.

Coverage in progress WBDR Coastal
Adopted edition

Coverage in progress

Inherits from LA state floor.

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

St. Mary 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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