Structural Design

The following structural design criteria are used by the City of Woodland. Your plans must be prepared to meet the following standards.

Adopted Code (2022 Code Effective January 1, 2023) 

The current code is the 2022 California Code of Regulations Title 24.

  • 2022 California Building Code 
  • 2022 California Plumbing Code 
  • 2022 California Mechanical Code
  • 2022 California Electrical Code
  • 2022 California Residential Code
  • 2022 California Historical Building Code
  • 2022 California Existing Building Code
  • 2022 California Green Building Code
  • 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building
  • 1997 Uniform Housing Code
  • 1997 Uniform Security Code
  • City of Woodland Municipal Code

Applicable Code Standards

  • Technical Guidance Manual for Storm Water
  • Construction and Demolition Ordinance
  • Trash and Recycle Enclosures
  • ADAAG Accessibility Guidelines City of Woodland Municipal Code

Energy

  • 2022 California Energy Code
  • Climate Zone: 12

Seismic

  • Contact Staff for Information
  • Seismic is now site specific

Soil

  • Soil Bering Pressure: 1500 psf (without soils report)

Wind

  • Minimum Basic Wind Speed 85 mph
  • Exposure B or C
  • Live Load: 20 psi

Rain

  • 3.0 inches/hour

Applicable Code Standards 

Construction and Demolition

American Disability Act