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DynoRaxx Evolution PR Guide to Code Compliant Installation
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Task 4: Determine the Importance Factor I. See page 7 for the structure classification descriptions. After
selecting the appropriate category for the installation site, look up the corresponding value in the following
table:
Taken from table 7-4, p. 93 of the ASCE 7-05
Task 5: From the values recorded from the previous steps, calculate the flat roof snow load,
. This snow
load is applicable only to a roof with a slope equal to or less than 5 degrees. The equation used to determine
this value is:
Flat roof snow load have minimum values, and are dependent on the value of the ground snow load. That is
if:
1.
is 20 pounds per feet squared or less, then
2.
is greater than 20 pounds per feet squared then:
Category
I
I
0.8
II
1.0
III
1.1
IV
1.2