Design Criteria

The following is the required design criteria for building in the Town of Jackson.

Current Adopted Codes

  • 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
  •  National Electrical Code - For more information, contact Jackson Hole Fire/EMS-Electrical Division.
  • 2024 International Building Code
  •  International Fire Code and International Wildland-Urban Interface- For more information, contact Jackson Hole Fire/EMS- Fire Division.
  • 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code
  • 2024 International Residential Code

International Residential Code - Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria

  • Flood Hazards - 1989
  • Frost Line Depth - 34 inches
  • Ground snow load - Varies, please reference 2024 IRC R301.2.3 and 2024 IBC Section 1608. 
  • Ice Shield Underlayment Required - Yes
  • Mean Annual Temp - 38 degrees
  • Seismic Design Category - D
  • Termite - None to Slight
  • Weathering - Severe
  • Wind Speed - 115 mph 
  • Winter Design Temperature - 30 degrees

Plans, Architectural, Engineer

  • Architectural Drawings must be digitally stamped by a licensed Wyoming Architect
  • Civil and Structural drawing must be digitally stamped by a license Wyoming Engineer

Fire Sprinklers

Additionally, all structures, regardless of occupancy, 5,000 square feet or larger shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system, installed in accordance with further requirements of this Chapter whichever applies based on type of occupancy. Where requirements in this chapter are more restrictive, the more restrictive requirement shall control. Exceptions include agricultural buildings. Where uses other than residential occur within an agricultural building, and comprise not more than 10% of the floor area of such building, an automatic fire extinguishing system may be omitted unless otherwise required by this Chapter."

WUI REQUIREMENTS

Regardless of the location of the project or the scope of work to occur, prior to submitting for a building permit, all applicants must apply for a WUI permit through the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS-Fire Division. As part of the building permit submittal, the applicant will be required to provide their WUI permit number.