Codes
Humboldt County Basic Design Requirements
- Seismic Design Category
- IRC - D1
- IBC - D
- Live Load - 20 pound
- Dead Load - 5 pound
- Ground Snow Load
- Up to 5,000 feet elevation - 5 pound
- Over 5,000 feet elevation - 10 pound
- Wind
- Wind Load
IRC - 89 mph Vasd nominal design wind speed/115 mph Vult ultimate design wind speed, Exposure C
IBC – Per Table 1604.5
Risk Category I (Ag buildings, storage buildings, garages, etc)– 90 mph basic design wind speed, Exposure C
Risk Category II (Buildings & Other Structures except those listed in Risk Categories I,III,IV– 95 mph basic design wind speed, Exposure C
Risk Category III ( Buildings and structures that represent substantial hazard to human life in the event of a failure) – 105 mph basic design wind speed, Exposure C
Risk Category IV(Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities) – 100 mph basic design wind speed, Exposure C
Frost Depth - 24 inches
Ordinance 09-03-19
Humboldt County has adopted by Ordinance 11-04-13a the following codes:
- 2018 International Building Code
- 2018 International Residential Code
- 2018 International Fire Code
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2017 National Electric Code
- 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code
- 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code
- Nevada Revised Statue Chapter 489 (Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Manufactured Homes)
- Building Ordinance 09-03-19 (PDF)
- 2018 Code Amendments (PDF)
Ordinance 03-07-16
Humboldt County has adopted by Ordinance 01-05-09 the following ordinance:
- Non-transient Use of Recreational Vehicles and Shelters
- Ordinance 03-07-16 (PDF)
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Humboldt County Building Department
Physical Address
25 W Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-6322
OFFICE Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am to 5 pm (Excluding Holidays)
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