Scope

The provisions of the Prescriptive Method apply to the construction of detached oneor two-family dwellings, townhouses, and other attached single-family dwellings and accessory structures in compliance with the general limitations to Table 1.1. SIP wall system construction in accordance with this Prescriptive Method shall be limited by the applicability limits set forth in Table 1.1. The limitations are intended to define an appropriate use of this document for most one- and two-family dwellings. Intermixing of these provisions with other construction materials, such as wood or steel framing, in a single structure shall be in accordance with the applicable building code requirements for that material and the applicability limits set forth in Table 1.1.

Engineering design shall be required for houses built in regions where the wind speed is greater than 130 mph (209 km/hr), regions along the immediate hurricane-prone coastline subjected to storm surge (i.e., beach front property), regions in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, and regions in near-fault seismic hazard conditions (i.e., Seismic Design Category E) as defined by the provisions of ASCE 7.

Additional criteria as established by the local jurisdiction shall be considered and addressed for buildings constructed in accordance with the provisions of this document as limited by the provisions of this section.