R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria. Buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code as limited by the provisions of this section. Additional criteria shall be established by the local jurisdiction and set forth in Table R301.2(1). The local jurisdiction shall designate the salt water coastal areas within their jurisdiction.
R301.2.2.3.1 Height limitations. Wood-framed buildings shall be limited to three stories above grade plane or the limits given in Table R602.10.3(3). Cold-formed, steel-framed buildings shall be limited to less than or equal to three stories above grade plane in accordance with AISI S230. Mezzanines that comply with Section R328 shall not be considered as stories. Structural insulated panel buildings shall be limited to two stories above grade plane.
R301.5 Live load. The minimum uniformly distributed live load shall be as provided in Table R301.5.
TABLE R301.5
MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS
(in pounds per square foot)
Use | Live Load |
Uninhabitable attics without storageb | 10 |
Uninhabitable attics with limited storageb, g | 20 |
Habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs | 30 |
Balconies (exterior) and deckse | 60 |
Fire escapes | 40 |
Guards and handrailsd | 200h |
Guard in-fill componentsf | 50h |
Passenger vehicle garagesa | 50a |
Rooms other than sleeping rooms | 40 |
Sleeping rooms | 30 |
Stairs | 40c |
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