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Construction inOrondo, WA
Concrete, remodeling and finish work in Orondo. Start with the project, then confirm the permit desk and site-specific design criteria.
Local numbers, with the conditions
Douglas County Code 15. 16. 030 sets the bottom of footings at a minimum of twenty-four inches below finished grade in unincorporated Douglas County. the municipal code
Douglas County's design standards table sets snow load at 35 lbs per square foot for elevations below 1,600 feet and 40 lbs per square foot for elevations above 1,601 feet, so which figure applies to an Orondo project depends on the elevation of the specific site rather than on the town. Douglas County
A Douglas County permit expires by limitation and becomes null and void if the authorized work is not commenced within one year from the date of issuance, or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year at any time after the work is commenced; the work then requires a new permit in order to proceed (DCC 15. the municipal code
Orondo is unincorporated, so Douglas County Code governs. DCC 15. 08. the municipal code
Orondo is unincorporated Douglas County, so county building rules apply. Douglas County Code 15. 16. the municipal code
Douglas County Code 15. 16. 050 requires that all concrete slabs, footings, foundations and concrete masonry units incorporate steel reinforcement. the municipal code
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Which permit desk handles your address?
The county permit center is at 140 19th Street NW, Suite A, East Wenatchee, WA 98802. The phone number is (509) 884-7173. Douglas County
Onsite environmental health inspectors permit septic systems in Chelan and Douglas counties. Site and soil evaluations are completed by a licensed designer. the health district
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Before you plan the work
- Douglas County Code 15. 16. 040 states that the International Residential Code seismic design category for Douglas County is C. the municipal code
- Douglas County's Building Construction Services page publishes the design standards a county permit is reviewed against: snow load 35 lbs per square foot for elevations below 1,600 feet and 40 lbs per square foot above 1,601 feet; basic wind speed 85 MPH with a 100 MPH gust; wind exposure C unless otherwise permitted by code; seismic design factors SDS and SD1 per the seismic application the page cites; seismic site class D unless warranted by geotechnical information; weathering Severe; minimum footing depth for frost penetration 24 inches below grade at exterior locations; termites slight to moderate; decay none to slight; winter design temperature 10 degrees F; ice shield underlay Yes; mean annual temperature 51. Douglas County
- Douglas County Code 15. 16. 060 governs post frame structures, meaning pole buildings. the municipal code
Questions
Building in Orondo
The details behind the local numbers and permit decisions.
How deep do footings go in Orondo?
Douglas County Code 15. 16.
030 sets the bottom of footings at a minimum of twenty-four inches below finished grade in unincorporated Douglas County. the municipal code
What snow load does a roof in Orondo have to carry?
Douglas County's design standards table sets snow load at 35 lbs per square foot for elevations below 1,600 feet and 40 lbs per square foot for elevations above 1,601 feet, so which figure applies to an Orondo project depends on the elevation of the specific site rather than on the town. Orondo is unincorporated Douglas County, so the county standard governs.
DCC 15. Douglas County
How long does a building permit stay valid in Orondo?
A Douglas County permit expires by limitation and becomes null and void if the authorized work is not commenced within one year from the date of issuance, or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year at any time after the work is commenced; the work then requires a new permit in order to proceed (DCC 15. 12.
080). the municipal code
Which building code edition applies in Orondo?
Orondo is unincorporated, so Douglas County Code governs. DCC 15.
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