Article 5 - WIND LOADS AND EARTHQUAKE LOADS

Section 27-569

Section 27-569

  §  27-569  Wind  loads  and  earthquake  loads.  (a)  Wind  loads. The
structural frame and exterior components of all buildings, signs, tanks,
and  other  exposed  constructions  shall  be  designed  to  resist  the
pressures  due  to wind as prescribed in reference standard RS 9-5. Wind
shall be assumed to act from any direction. For continuous framing,  the
effects of partial loading conditions shall be considered.
  (b)  Earthquake  loads.  Every building, structure and portion thereof
shall, at a minimum, be designed and constructed to resist  the  effects
of seismic ground motions as prescribed in reference standard RS 9-6.