Construction Codes in the City of Lincoln

1994      Uniform Housing Code & Local Amendments

2006       International Building Code & Local Amendments

Ground Snow Load: 30 lbs SQ FT (+ 5 lbs SQ FT Rain on Snow w/roof pitch < 2/12)
Seismic Zone: Refer to IBC Sections 1603.1.5 & 1613 for Seismic Information
Wind Resistance: 90 MPH
Exposure: B

2006       International Residential Code & Local Amendments

Ground Snow Load: 30 lbs SQ FT
Seismic Zone: B
Wind Load: 25 lbs SQFT
Exposure C
Wind Resistance: 90 mph

1994       Nebraska Accessibility Guidelines(Patterned after and similar to ADA guidelines)

1989       Fair Housing Act as Amended Effective March 12, 1989

              Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lincoln

1994       Parking Lot Lighting Standards

2000       NFPA Life Safety Code

2006      International Fire Code and Local Amendments

                Applicable NFPA National Fire Code Standards

2002       National Electrical Code Adopted by Local Ordinance

1997       Uniform Mechanical Code & Local Amendments

2000       Uniform Plumbing Code & Local Amendments

1994       Lincoln Gas Code