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Local Design Criteria

Seismic Zone D1
Wind Load 110 mph
Wind Exposure site specific
Assumed Soil Bearing 1500 PSF*
Assumed Soil Bearing note *If assumed soil bearing exceeds 1500 PSF, the actual soil bearing must be verified by a geologist or Washington State-licensed engineer or architect. 
Frost Depth 12 inches
Snow Load 25 lb. LL
Floor Load 40 lb. LL / 30 lb. LL sleeping room
Setbacks Per IRC Figure R403.1.7.1 setbacks from slopes and UDC tables 6.1 and 6.2
Fire Hydrant Provisions Residential structures with more than 4000 square feet of living area must be serviced by approved fire hydrants or fire suppression systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13-R