Special construction codes

The special construction codes supported by Verisk Synergy Studio.

For information about supported codes and limitations for specific models, refer to the model documentation that is available on the Client Portal (login required).

Construction code Category Description
181 Long Span Building constructed with steel frame and metal siding and roof of wood or other combustible material. Typically gymnasiums or auditoriums.
182 Semi-Wind Resistive A building for which a licensed engineer does not design the structure, but an attempt is made to build in accordance with an accepted wind building code; code compliance is not assured. Some engineering input may have occurred. Most of the details in a wind resistive structure are found in a semi-wind resistive structure, but not all components are wind resistive.
183 Wind Resistive A structure that was designed by a licensed engineer to comply with the wind code. Characterized by the presence of properly sized wind-resistant connectors, adequate bracing, and a continuous load path from the roof to the foundation (that s, the roof is tied to the walls, the floors are attached to each other, and the walls are tied to the foundation).
185 Unknown Glass Code used when the type of glass is unknown. Use only in conjunction with occupancy code 306 or 311.
186 Safety Glass Safety glass includes fully tempered and laminated glass. Fully tempered glass is created by heating common annealed glass uniformly to make a high-strengthened glass. Laminated glass is made by sandwiching a plastic sheet between two glass panels, which prevents shattering and helps maintains the integrity of the building envelop even after its breakage. Use only in conjunction with residential occupancy code 306 or commercial occupancy code 311.
187 Impact Resistance Glass Impact-resistant glass similar to laminated glass (as described above), which has been tested to resist breakage from flying debris during hurricanes. Impact-resistant glass is typically thicker than safety glass and is packaged as a unit that includes a special frame. Use only in conjunction with residential occupancy code 306 or commercial 311.