Snow load safety guide
Risk Management Series FEMA P-957
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Risk Management Series
Abstract
Aims to inform building stakeholders about the risks a snow event poses to their buildings, provide them with information about preventative measures to take before the snow season, and inform them of actions that should be taken before, during, and after a snow event. Looks at informing building stakeholders of susceptible snow loading conditions; identifying potentially vulnerable roof framing systems; and outlines a general methodology to monitor buildings for signs of potential failure so that steps can be taken to reduce the potential risk of snow-load-induced structural failure.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Wind loads
- Special subject areas
- Loads/stresses
- Structural/mechanical factors
Publisher History
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is part of the US Department of Homeland Security.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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