BUILDING CODES:

The City adopted the 2007 edition of the California Building Code (Title) 24, which adopts by reference the:

2007 California Building Code, based on the 2006 International Building Code

2007 California Plumbing Code, based on the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code

2007 California Mechanical Code, based on the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code

2007 California Electrical Code, based on the 2005 National Electrical Code

California Energy Code, 2007 Edition

California Fire Code, 2007 Edition

Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings, 2007 Edition

DESIGN CRITERIA:

All construction projects within the City of Eureka are assigned to Seismic Design Categories E & F.

The City of Eureka’s Basic Wind Speed is 85 MPH with all exposures present. Please contact staff for site specific exposures.

The Minimum Finished Floor Elevation is 12.5 Feet Eureka City Datum.