Water Towers

4 Story Enclosed Water Tower

This 4 Story Enclosed Tower is a complete design package.  It has 3 interior levels and access is proved via ladders through a hatch in the floors.  The platform on top can hold a 2500 gal. tank.  40 feet in the air gives pretty decent water pressure for landscape and agriculture.  

4 Story Enclosed Water Tower:
No. of stories for Tower: 4
Tower Base Dimension: Approximately 20' sq.
Platform Plan Dimensions:  Approximately 14' sq.
Platform Height: Approximately 40'
Member Sizes: 8x8 Posts and Braces, 6x12 Platform Joists, 6x12 Platform Girders, 3x Decking
Tank Size:  2500 gallons
Building Code:  Design is based on 2007 Edition of the International Building Code
Wind Load:  80 mph (will adjust for your local area)
Seismic Load: Zone 4 regulations (will adjust for your local area)
Snow Load:  0 psf  (will adjust for your local area)
Cost:   Varies see Prices for Tower Plans
Includes:  Basic Tower, Platform & Handrails, Interior Floors, Doors, Windows
Additional Costs:  Adjust for Stairs, Ground Freeze, Higher Wind, Seismic or Snow Loads.  Printing & Shipping
Changes and Modifications to plans: see Custom Designed Towers

Before You Buy:
Check with your local Building Department Jurisdiction to verify acceptance of the plans.  Verify whether a permit is needed and whether a local engineer or architect needs to sign them. Verify what the local snow and wind loads are for your area.
Check with your local Planning Department.  There are often, use, height, appearance, area, material or property set back limits that need to be addressed.
Verify type of soil before building.  Designs are based on having a suitable firm soil material to build the foundation.  See Building Code & Geologic Notes.

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Last Update 1/23/09