According to FEMA, a foot of heavy, wet snow can weigh more than 20 pounds per square foot, which is right at the minimum requirement that most building codes require for roof live loads.
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The roof of a sports complex in Tralee, Co Kerry has collapsed under heavy snow. Emergency services were alerted at 7am this morning following the collapse of a roof at Tralee Regional Sports and ...
will remain closed to the public after a section of main roof collapsed under snow earlier today. The main roof collapsed internally into the hall itself, chair of the complex, Jim Finucane said.