Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria for Buchanan

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Ref: Table R301.2(1) of the 2015 Michigan Residential Code

 

Ground Snow Load: 50psf

Wind Speed: 115mph (ultimate)

Seismic Design Category: A

Weathering Index: Severe

Frost Lien Depth: 42 Inches

Termite Infestation: Heavy

Winter Design Temperature: 6 degrees F

Ice Barrier/Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: FIRM Panel #0403C, 4-17-2006 

Air Freezing Index: 1229

Mean Annual Temperature: 48.6 degrees F

 

Prepared by: Guy Lewis, Building Official

Updated 12-29-2020

City of Buchanan

302 N. Redbud Trail

Buchanan, Michigan 49107

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