Current Building Codes
Current Codes:
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Description |
Code |
|---|---|
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Residential Building Code (single family / duplex) as amended by City of Omaha |
2006 IRC |
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Commercial Building Code as amended by City of Omaha |
2006 IBC |
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Electrical Code as amended by City of Omaha |
2008 NEC |
|
Energy Code as amended by City of Omaha |
2006 IECC |
|
Fire Code |
Nebraska State Fire Marshal |
|
Handicap Code |
Nebraska Accessibility Guidelines – Nebraska State Fire Marshal |
|
Mechanical Code as amended by City of Omaha |
2006 IMC |
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Plumbing Code as amended by City of Omaha |
Ch. 49 Omaha Municipal Latest Edition |
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Zoning Code |
Douglas County update Zoning Regulations (March 13, 2007) |
Note:
Most national codes used in Omaha have been locally amended. The Municode amendments are available online or visit the City of Omaha’s Planning Permit and Inspections website.
Engineering Data
|
Description |
Data |
|---|---|
|
Frost Depth |
42” |
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Snow Load (ground) |
25 psf |
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Wet Snow Load on roofs less than 3/12 pitch |
+5 psf |
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Assumed soil bearing capacity w/o soil test |
1500 psf |
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Wind Speed |
90 mph |
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Exposure |
B or C |
Submittal Requirement:
- Submit two sets of plans (no specs). One set will be returned to applicant stamped and approved.
- Architect / Engineer seals must be on all pages (if required) as per Nebraska State Code. See the State Engineering and Building brochure for more information on building requirements. Seals may be reproductions; wet seals are not required.
- Minimum sheet size for commercial plans is 11”x17”; floor plan scale 1/8” min.
- Plans may be submitted by mail.
- Permit fees are due after plan approval. Contact Permits and Inspection Department for fee information at (402) 444-7189.
- Flood Fringe zoned property shall require a Flood Development Permit with Floodplain Regulations form and Elevation Certificates.