North Carolina Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code 2015 Adoption Info
Read more: North Carolina Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code 2012
North Carolina Steel Construction Code 2010
Effective dates
January 1, 2016 – Present
Adopts with amendments
AWC SDPWS-2015: Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic
Overview
The AWC SDPWS-2015 outlines the requirements for designing wood structures to resist wind and seismic forces, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
The North Carolina Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code 2015 is based on AWC SDPWS-2015: Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic, with state-specific amendments and additions to meet North Carolina’s unique requirements for wood construction in wind and seismic conditions.
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