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The
2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings was developed by the American Wood Council's (AWC) Wood Design Standards Committee and is referenced in the
2015 International Building Code and
2015 International Residential Code.
Tabulated engineered and prescriptive design provisions in WFCM Chapters 2 and 3, respectively, are based on the following loads from
ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures:0-70 psf ground snow loads110-195 mph 700-year return period 3-second gust basic wind speedsSeismic Design Categories A-DThe
WFCM includes design and construction provisions for connections, wall systems, floor systems, and roof systems. A range of structural elements are covered including sawn lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, I-joists, and trusses.