ISPSC 2021 — Swimming Pool and Spa Code, statewide
NFPA 702020
National Electrical Code
NFPA·Electrical
NEC 2023 — National Electrical Code, statewide
Important Notes
Montana is the 4th largest state by area. Key hazards: EARTHQUAKE — western Montana sits on the Intermountain Seismic Belt (1959 Hebgen Lake M7.3 earthquake). WILDFIRE — extensive WUI zones in western Montana forests; 2017 fire season burned 1.3M acres. HEAVY SNOW — mountain areas receive 300+ inches annually; ground snow loads up to 100+ psf. EXTREME COLD — Climate Zone 7 in mountain areas; temperatures below -40°F recorded. FLOODING — spring snowmelt and rain-on-snow events. HIGH WINDS — eastern Montana prairies and mountain passes. HAIL — eastern Montana in hail belt.