Snow load map ground load and roof load map per minnesota rules 1303 1700.
Minnesota roof snow load.
0 7 x 50 psf 35 psf.
1303 1700 for any location in the state of minnesota.
However many agricultural buildings are built using a 20 psf snow load which would be expected to handle six feet of dry fluffy snow or one foot of wet heavy snow.
F the ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for buildings and other structures are given in minnesota rules part 1303 1700 ground snow load to verify by county.
To calculate roof snow load per residential building code.
The required roof snow loads for minnesota aren t clearly spelled out anywhere but the numbers can be found by using table r301 2 1 of the minnesota administrative rules.
The design roof snow load for residential buildings in mn is set by state statutes and is 42 pounds per square foot psf in northern mn and 35 psf in southern mn.
Psf pounds per square foot above line 60 psf.
The roof snow load is a uniform load on the horizontal projection of the roof.
The required roof snow loads for minnesota aren t clearly spelled out anywhere but the numbers can be found by using table r301 2 1 of the minnesota administrative rules.
60 ground snow psf below line 50 psf 50 ground snow psf.
This table says that.
Use our minnesota ground snow loads map to easily determine the ground snow load 2007 minnesota state building code.
Roof loads are a downward vertical force on the home.
This table says that roof snow loads equal 7 times the ground snow load.
However a south roof load zone home cannot be installed in either a middle or north roof load zone.
Square footing sizing table.
If you live in the us our snow load calculator compares the total weight on your roof with the permissible load calculated according to the standards issued by the american society of civil engineers regarding the minimum design loads for buildings and other structures asce7 16.
A great deal of confusion currently exists among engineers architects recreation specialists and maintenance personnel concerning the proper snow loading to use for the design and maintenance of trail bridges building roofs and other structures in mountainous high snow load areas.
Why snow load information.
0 7 x 60 psf 42 psf below line.
To find the ground snow load we use section 1303 1700 of the minnesota administrative rules.
G see minnesota rules chapter 1335 flood proofing regulations.
Soil classification and bearing table.
The north zone middle zone and the south zone are identified on the roof load zone.
Round footing sizing table.
You can click on the map below to find the design ground snow load for that location.
Frost depth map minnesota rules 1303 1600.
0 7 x pg ground snow load pf roof snow load roof snow load examples.
