ROOF LOAD REQUIREMENTS IN ONEIDA COUNTY

Roof live snow loads-pounds based on site elevation in feet.

Site Elevation (feet) Roof Live Load (pounds) Ground Snow Load (pounds)
Minimum snow Load 40 50
5000-5399 feet 50 63
5400-5799 feet 60 75
5800-5999 feet 70 88
6000-6399 feet 80 100
6400-6799 feet 90 113
6800 and above 100 125
For purposes of determining roof live loads, the County Building Official may consider qualified snow load studies as determined by a licensed professional engineer.