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GENERAL DESIGN and CODE INFORMATION
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This document is based on the State of Oregon 2011 edition of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code,
which is based on the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code.
Within this website editorial changes have been made to actual Code language for the purpose of
providing a more brief and readable document. It should be noted that the code requirements for
some multifamily housing projects are covered within the ‘commercial’ construction codes.
In addition the 2010 edition of the Oregon Manufactured Dwelling and Park Specialty Code is the
primary code which addresses the installation and placement of Manufactured Dwelling units. |
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| CODES in EFFECT |
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| BASIC DESIGN CRITERIA |
The following information is a listing of the
basic design criteria required for all construction projects governed by the current
edition of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, and the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code.
- Uniformly distributed Live Loads: 40 psf -
dwelling floors and decks/ see Table 301.4 for other values (residential only)
- Roof Snow Load: 25 psf below elevations of 1500
feet; above 1500 feet consult Table 301.2(1); note a, or contact the Douglas County
Building Department.
- Wind Speed: 100 mph (category 'C'; based on a 3
second gust 33 feet above the ground)/ 110 mph in areas with full exposure to ocean winds
(category 'D')
- Wind Exposure: Recommend that exposure 'C' will
be the most comprehensive category to use for design purposes, although category 'D' will
apply in some coastal areas. Consult the Section R301.2.1.4 of the code for more specific
information.
- Wind Pressure: 18 psf./ 28 psf in areas with
full exposure to ocean winds
- Seismic Zone: D1; Zone: D2 in areas west of
Range 10 west of the Willamette Meridian for Manufactured Dwellings and Commercial
Structures
- Soil Load Bearing Values: Minimum assumed value
for in-place 'medium to stiff' soil conditions is 1500 psf, or 1000 psf for 'soft' in
place conditions unless as otherwise determined by soils tests or geotechnical evaluation
as required by sections 401.4 and 401.4.1 (residential only). Consult the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code for Commercial requirements.
- Tsunami
Inundation Zone: Single Family Dwellings and Light Commercial structures are exempt.
For detailed information see the Tsunami Inundation Zone handout
- Flood Hazards: The Douglas County Planning
Department is responsible for locating ‘flood ways’ and ‘flood plains’
in Douglas County. Consult the Planning office of the cities and towns in the county for
Flood Hazard information within the cities or towns corporate boundaries.
- Frost Depth: 12 inches below finished grade to
bottom of footing at elevations of 2500 feet or below, above 2500 feet consult the Douglas
County Building Department.
- Concrete damage due to weathering: Moderate
- Damage due to insect infestation (termites): Moderate
- Damage due to decay: Moderate
- Relative elevations of some cities or towns in Douglas County:
Canyonville - 1249'; Drain - 291'; Elkton - 148'; Glendale - 1418';
Myrtle Creek - 640'; Oakland - 430'; Reedsport - 10'; Riddle - 706';
Roseburg - 479'; Sutherlin - 518'; Winston - 534'; Yoncalla - 354'
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