The 2005 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code amends the 2003 International
Building Code and can be purchased from the Regional Building or downloaded at www.pprbd.org.
Design Code: 2005 PPRBC & 2003 IBC
Frost Line: 30"
Snow Loads:
For below 7000: 30 psf uniform
At or above 7000: 40 psf uniform
(additional questions regarding grade
plane and related
snow load or flat roof snow load
should be referred to plan check)
Wind Loads:
Basic wind speed: 100 mph (3 second gust)
Exposure C
Minimum Wind Load: 20 psf
(PPRBC requires a 20 psf minimum wind
load where the IBC
requires a 10 psf minimum. Additional
questions regarding
wind load should be referred to plan
check)
Live and Dead Loads:
Dead loads and live loads shall be prescribed per the 2003
IBC.
See RBC302.4.55 for specific amendments. (Refer questions to
Plan Check)