In a message dated 97-09-08 08:27:04 EDT, k1vr@juno.com (Fred Hopengarten)
writes:
> In my view, too many. For that reason, I am exploring the idea
> of trying to create some minimum standards as "recognized." This effort
> may even attempt to change national bldg codes (BOMA Code).
Another problem is that the formulas used by the TIA-222 and UBC for
windload are different. So an 80 MPH compliance for one may not comply with
the other at the same wind speed. Fun, huh?
73, Steve K7LXC
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