Lookout Towers
 
Custom Designed 6-Story Lookout Tower in Alberta, Canada
This is a Custom Tower Package.  It consists of a custom tower with 22' sq. platform on top.  There is an interior stair tower to elevate you to the top platform level.  It is built to Type IV HT construction so it qualifies as a 1-hr fire rating.  This was no quickie design and cost the original owners a fair amount.  Construction of this type of tower is not for the faint hearted.

6 Story Open Lookout Tower:
No. of stories for Tower: 6
Tower Base Dimension: Approximately 22' sq.
Platform Plan Dimensions:  Approximately 22' sq.
Tower Height: Approximately 65' to platform level.
Member Sizes: 10x10 Posts and Braces, 6x10 Platform Joists, 8x Platform Girders, 3x Decking
Building Code:  Design is based on 2007 Edition of the International Building Code
Wind Load:  85 mph (will adjust for your local area)
Seismic Load: Zone 1 regulations (will adjust for your local area)
Snow Load:  25 psf  (will adjust for your local area)
Cost:   Varies see Prices for Tower Plans
Includes:  Custom Tower, Stair Tower, Exterior Stairs, 1 HR HT Construction, 14' Cabin & Decks, Doors, Windows
Additional Costs:  Adjust for Ground Freeze, Different 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