Risk Management Series FEMA P-957 Snow load safety guide

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Current

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.

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