Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria

  • Ground Snow Load: 20 LBS
  • Wind Design Speed:
    • Residential Construction 105 MPH – Exposure C (when designed using the 2024 IRC)
    • Commercial Construction - MPH based on Risk Category (as defined by the 2024 IBC); Exposure C
  • Seismic Design Category: C
  • Weathering: Moderate
  • Frost Line Depth: 12 inches (305 mm)
  • Termite: Moderate To Heavy
  • Winter Design Temperature: 20 Degrees
  • Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No
  • Flood Hazards: Please Refer To Yavapai County Flood Control
  • Air Freezing Index: 194
  • Mean Annual Temperature: 53 Degrees
  • Climate Zone: 2B