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What is NYC BC § 1603.1.5?

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This section outlines the requirements for wind design data to be included in building plans, including basic design wind speed, risk category, wind exposure, internal pressure coefficient, design wind pressures for exterior components, and design base shear. Applies to building owners and design professionals involved in structural design.

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1603.1.5 Wind design data.

BC § 1603.1.5

The following information related to wind loads shall be shown, regardless of whether wind loads govern the design of the lateral force-resisting system of the structure: 1. Basic design wind speed, V, miles per hour (km/hr) and/or allowable stress design wind speed, V asd , as determined in accordance with Section 1609.3 and 1609.3.1.

2.Risk category.

3.Wind exposure. Applicable wind direction if more than one wind exposure is utilized.

4.Applicable internal pressure coefficient.

5.Design wind pressures to be used for exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designed by the registered design professional responsible for the design of the structure, psf (kN/m 2 ).

6.Design base shear.

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