Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
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Does any body has idea what is the ground snow load for NOrfolk City in New York state and also which buidling design code they follow. As per ASCE snow load is CS. So I am trying to contact the city engineer but no luck yet.






RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
According to the map in the New York State building Code (its a modification of the IBC) pg is 55 psf.
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
Yes Norfolk near Massena.
So Pg = 55 PSF.
Which building code they follow in design?
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
It is a modification of the IBC model code.
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
This is the problem in New York State every town just does what they want anyway. Dont know why they even bother with a state code!
If they want 65 then thats what you will have to give them.
RE: Norfolk , New York, Snow Load
Even with a group of building officials discussing code provisions, we do not always get concensus. If the code has any grey in it, the building official may conservatively interpret it to pretect himself from whatever liability he preceives sovereign immuninity will not provide.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com