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Whatcom County, WA.
Whatcom County is in WA (IECC zone 4C, design wind 85 mph).
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
Whatcom County County Building Department
Common amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §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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