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Adopted Codes

The City of Cookeville has adopted the following codes: 

Accessibility Code 

North Carolina State Bulding Code Volume 1-C 2002 Edition with 2004 Amendment

Building Codes

2003 International Building Code
2003 International Residential Code
2003 International Plumbing Code
2003 International Mechanical Code
2003 International Fuel Code

Electrical Code

2005 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Fire Code

2003 NFPA 1 -- excluding reference to NFPA 5000

Design Criteria 

Seismic Design - Category C
Wind Loads - Basic wind speed 90 MPH @ 3 second gusts
Snow Loads - Ground snow load 10 lb/sq. ft.
Frost Line - 3"
Freezing Depth - 12"
Minimum Footing Size - 24" x 8"