Water Towers
4 Story
Enclosed Lookout Tower w/Internal Stair
This 4 Story Enclosed Tower is a
complete design package. It has 3 interior levels with an
internal stair from level to level. The Upper platform is
accessed via a ladder through a hatch.
4 Story Enclosed Lookout Tower:
No. of stories for Tower: 4+Lookout Room
Tower Base
Dimension: Approximately 20' sq.
Platform Plan Dimensions:
Approximately 14' sq.
Tower Height: Approximately 52'
to peak of roof.
Member Sizes: 8x8
Posts and Braces, 6x10 Platform Joists, 6x10 Platform Girders, 3x
Decking
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, Interior
Stairs, Lookout Room, Doors, Windows
Additional Costs:
Adjust for 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.
Order
Plans
Last Update 1/23/09