Town of Truckee - Design Criteria

Building Codes adopted effective date January 1, 2008

2007 Edition California Building Code
2007 Edition California Electrical Code
2007 Edition California Energy Code
2007 Edition California Mechanical Code
2007 Edition California Plumbing Code
1997 Edition Uniform Housing Code
1997 Edition Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
2006 Edition Uniform Solar Energy Code
2006 Edition Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

Seismic Design	See CBC Section 1613 and ASCE 7-05 Chapter 11. Use Google, http://www.batchgeocode.com/lookup/ (or other source) to determine site specific longitude and latitude. Use USGS website http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazmaps/design/ or NEHRP disk to determine S₁ and S_s.
Wind Design	Basic Wind Speed (fastest mile) 80 miles per hour Basic Wind Speed (3-second gust) 95 miles per hour Importance factor, exposure and topographic features are site and project specific. See ASCE 7-05, Chapter 6. Use of Division of State Architect IR 16-7, Wind Load Determination – Alternate Method, is approved for use within the Town of Truckee.
Soil and Foundation	Foundation and soils investigation and reports are normally required (CBC 1802.2). If a soils report is not required, allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 psf may be used unless site conditions dictate less. (Policy under review)
Frost Depth	For foundations located below 7,000 feet elevation, the bottom of exterior perimeter foundations shall be not less than 18 inches below finished grade. For foundations located above 7,000 feet elevation, the bottom of exterior perimeter foundations shall be not less than 24 inches below finished grade. Interior footings and foundations shall be located a minimum of 12 inches below grade. Exterior water lines shall be located a minimum of 36 inches below grade.
Snow Loads	All of the Town of Truckee is considered a snow area with ground snow loads varying from 190 pounds per square foot to 545 pounds per square foot depending on the site location within the Town. Please view the snow load chart showing the snow loads in different subdivisions. If that does not provide the snow load for the project site in question, please fax or email the Building and Safety Division for the site specific ground snow load. Be sure to include the project address or parcel number. Email requests to cdd@townoftruckee.com or fax requests to (530) 582-7889
Climate Zone	Climate Zone 16
Additional Information	Additional design information can be found in the Town of Truckee Municipal Code, Chapter 15. Acrobat Reader is needed to view and print the Municipal Code. To download a FREE copy, please click on the icon below.