DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR WIND LOAD COMPLIANCE
This Certification is to be completed by the project design architect or engineer.
Project Name & Address _______________________________________________________________________
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Occupancy Type ____________________________ Construction Type _____________________________
Certification Statement:
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, these plans and specifications have been designed to comply with the applicable
structural portion of the building codes currently adopted and enforced by the City of Orange Beach. I also certify that structural elements
depicted on these plans provide adequate resistance to the wind loads and forces specified by current code provisions.
Design Parameters and Assumptions Used: (please check or complete the appropriate box)
• Building Code Edition used (year): _______ □ WFCM □ ASCE 7-16 □ ICC 600 □ AISI s230
• Building Design is
(check one): □ Enclosed □ Partially Enclosed □ Open Building
• Mean Roof Height: _______Ft. Roof Angle: _______Degrees
• Wind Speed Used in Design: _______MPH (ULTIMATE DESIGN SPEED)
• Wind Exposure Classification (Refer to Exposure Tables in ASCE 7-16): ______________
• Wind Velocity Pressure: _______PSF Components and Cladding: _______PSF
• Wind Velocity Pressure on Exterior Faces of Structure: Minimum: _______PSF ~and~ Peak: _______PSF
• Design Loads: Floor: _______PSF Roof/Dead: _______PSF Roof/Live: _______PSF
• Were Shear Walls Considered for Structure? (Check one) □ Yes □ No (If No, attach explanation)
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Is a Continuous Load Path Provided? (Check one) □ Yes □ No (If No, attach explanation)
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Are Component and Cladding Details Provided? (Check one) □ Yes □ No (If No, attach explanation)
*THIS BUILDING IS LOCATED IN A WIND BORNE DEBRIS REGION
(per IRC Section R301.2.1.2) OPENING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. SECTION S8 OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION
SUPPLEMENT DOES NOT PERMIT WOOD STRUCTURAL PANELS FOR OPENING PROTECTION.
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
□ GLAZED OPENINGS WITHIN 30’ OF GRADE WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LARGE MISSILE TEST OF ASTM E 1996.
□ GLAZED OPENINGS LOCATED MORE THAN 30’ AND LESS THAN 60’ ABOVE GRADE WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SMALL MISSILE TEST OF ASTM E 1996.
ME
THOD OF OPENING PROTECTION PROPOSED _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Design Professional Certification:
As witnessed by my seal, I hereby certify that the information included with this certification
is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name _____________________________________ Certification No. _____________________________
Design Firm _____________________________________________________ Date _________________
City of Orange Beach ▪ Community Development Department
P.O. Box 2431 ▪ 4101 Orange Beach Blvd. ▪ Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.OrangeBeachAL.gov/CDDportal
▪ 251.981.2610
2020/12
