Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 20 psf
Ultimate Wind Design Speed: 115 mph
Seismic Design Category: B
Weathering: Severe
Frost Line Depth: 18 inches
Termite Damage: Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temperature: 17° F
Ice Barrier required: Yes
Air Freezing Index: 1500
Mean Annual Temperature: 57.7° F
Shrink-Swell Soils: per local GIS mapping

 

Flood Hazards:
Henrico County has both FEMA and Community Special Flood Hazard Areas. To learn more about development regulations and permitting requirements in and adjacent to the floodplain, access the Henrico Flood Zone and Dam Safety Information map, and view contact information for the Floodplain Management Program, please visit: Floodplain Management