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Second story addition on existing building at zero setback to property line. The addition effects the next door neighbors building with respect to drifting of snow. Who is responsible to ensure the neighbors existing building is not effected by the additional snow drifting caused by the addition next door? Should the property owner that is constructing the addition pay for a structural design and possible repair of the adjoining building? 2012 IEBC section 1103.4 Any structural element of an existing building subjected to addition loads from the effects of snow drift as a result of an addition shall comply with the International Building Code. Does this mean if the addition effects the adjoining building then the adjoining building has to meet additional snow drifting requirements? Who pays for this?