24 CFR 3285.315
§ 3285.315 Special snow load conditions.
United States · 24 CFR — Housing and Urban Development · Status: effective
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- 24 CFR 3285.315, § 3285.315 Special snow load conditions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/103190
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(a) General. Foundations for homes designed for and located in areas with roof live loads greater than 40 psf must be designed by the manufacturer for the special snow load conditions, in accordance with acceptable engineering practice. Where site or other conditions prohibit the use of the manufacturer's instructions, a registered professional engineer or registered architect must design the foundation for the special snow load conditions.
(b) Ramadas. Ramadas may be used in areas with roof live loads greater than 40 psf. Ramadas are to be self-supporting, except that any connection to the home must be for weatherproofing only.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.