§ 3129.02 Snow Load

(a) In addition to the dead load, and in addition to the wind load, roofs shall be designed for the loads per square foot of horizontal projection given in the following Table:

Slope of Roof	Roof Load per Square Foot of Horizontal Projection
Less than 4 vertical to 12 horizontal	30 pounds
4, or more, vertical to 12 horizontal, up to 12 vertical to 12 horizontal	20 pounds
Over 12 vertical to 12 horizontal	0 pounds

Ordinary roofs, either flat, or pitched shall be designed for the live loads specified in the Table above or the Snow Load specified in OBBC, whichever is greater.

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