Adopted edition
IRC 2021
Inherits from ND state floor.
ND · County
McKenzie County, ND.
Watford City (county seat). Code enforcing: YES (contact Curt Huus 444-7167). Oil Verify local amendments
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)
6A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
McKenzie County County Building Department
Local conditions
- Ground snow load: 21 psf
- Frost depth: 48".
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