High Wind Safety for Low-Rise Residential and Small Buildings

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
S520
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
91.120.99
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This standard provides guidance on wind resilient/resistant building design, materials, and techniques for built infrastructure for low-rise residential and small buildings.

Project need:

To provide guidance on the high wind safety for low-rise residential and small buildings currently not available.

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