Adopted edition
Coverage in progress
Inherits from OR state floor.
OR · County
Columbia County, OR.
Helens. Population: ~52,000. Northwest Oregon along Portland
Design wind speed
85 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
4C
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Columbia County County Building Department
Local conditions
- County seat: St
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §01 WUI overlay — fire-resistant exterior + defensible space requirements.
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