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Somerset County, ME.

Population: ~50,000. Interior/Heavy snow loads (60-100+ psf). Kennebec Deep frost lines (54-60 inches).

Coverage in progress
Adopted edition

Coverage in progress

Inherits from ME state floor.

Design wind speed

95 mph

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

Climate zone (IECC)

7

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

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

Somerset County County Building Department

Local conditions
  • County seat: Skowhegan

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