Certification Form For Semi Wind Resistive Rating printable pdf download

Certification Form For Semi Wind Resistive Rating

CERTIFICATION FORM FOR SEMI WIND RESISTIVE RATING

(For use by Professional Engineer or Architect Only)

Location of building: Street address ___________________________________

City/Zip

___________________________________

Name of Property Owner/Insured(s) _____________________________________

Year of Construction ______,

ASCE-7 Wind Speed ________mph, Exposure Category _____

Maximum structure height above grade ______________ ABFE ________________

FEMA Advisory Flood Map Panel (MS) - _______________ Other source ____________

Elevation of lowest floor _________ Underwriters Laboratories Roof Uplift Class _________

Type of Foundation: Soil Supported ________ Driven Pile or Pier Supported __________

International Building Code/International Residential Code Applied __________ (Edition YR)

I hereby certify that I have personally reviewed the design, construction, and present condition

of the subject building in adequate detail so as to have sufficient reason to attest that the

structure, including the roof, walls, windows, doors, and foundation can resist the wind

pressure requirements as defined by the most current edition of ASCE 7 , and meets the

application structural requirements of the most recent edition of the applicable portions of

IBC/IRC or 30 lbs per square foot, whichever is greater.

The foundation and structure is designed to resist overturning, sliding, and excessive lateral

displacement due to the minimum design loads prescribed in ASCE 7 by a licensed engineer.

Additionally, if the residence is elevated and is solely supported by piers, posts, or columns it is

certified that the respective structural members are specifically designed to resist the combined

effects of gravity, wind, flood, and wave action by a licensed engineer to the requirements of

the most recent edition of the International Building Code (IBC).

Form MW- SWR (09 – 15)

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Certification Form For Semi Wind Resistive Rating