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Engineered plans and specifications must be built and followed as designed. International Residential Code construction notes become part of the approved plans and are for your information. The following construction notes are not a complete list of code requirements.

Residential Construction Notes

Building Codes
The Building Division enforces the following building codes with State amendments:
  • 2009 International Building Code
  • 2009 International Residential Code
  • 2009 International Plumbing Code
  • 2009 International Mechanical Code
  • 2009 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2008 National Electrical Code
  • 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
  • 2003 ANSI A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
  • 2009 International Fire Code
  • City of West Jordan Municipal and Development Codes

West Jordan Basic Design Factors

  • Seismic category  D-2
  • Frost Depth  30"
  • Elevation  4375
  • Snow load  30 psf (live)
  • Ground Snow Load 43 psf for drifting
  • Wind Speed  70 mph sustained/90 mph 3 second gusts, Exposure B or C. 
  • Average Annual Rainfall - 15.74"  
  • Climate Zone 5B (IECC)

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