Part 1 — General

(1) This Part applies to all buildings covered in this Code.

(1) The climatic and seismic values required for the design of buildings under this Code shall be in conformance with the climatic and seismic values provided in MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-1, "Climatic and Seismic Data".

(2) The outside winter design temperatures determined from MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-1, "Climatic and Seismic Data", shall be those listed for the January 2.5% values.

(1) Depth of frost penetration shall be established on the basis of local experience.

(1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the documents referenced in this Code shall include all amendments, revisions and supplements effective to June 30, 2017.

(1) Where documents are referenced in this Code, they shall be in the editions designated in Column 2 of Table 1.3.1.2.

**Forming Part of Sentence 1.3.1.2.(1)**

(1) Some titles have been abridged to omit superfluous wording.

(1) In this Code, an abbreviation of proper names listed in Column 1 of Table 1.3.2.1. has the meaning assigned opposite it in Column 2.

Table 1.3.2.1. Abbreviations of Proper Names

**(Reserved)**