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Carson City, NV.

Carson City is in NV (IECC zone 3B, design wind 90 mph).

Indexed WUI
Adopted edition

IRC 2024 (NNICC AMENDMENTS)

Local amendments override 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)

3B

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

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

Common amendments + overlays

What's specific to this city.

  • §01 WUI overlay — fire-resistant exterior + defensible space requirements.
  • §02 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.

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