Occupancy Load
| User or Occupancy Uniformly Distrubuted Loads | Live Loads (lb/ft2) | Live Loads (kN/m2) |
|
Residential - Basic Floor Area |
40 | 2.0 |
|
Residential - Decks and Storage Space |
40 | 2.0 |
|
Office Buildings |
50 | 2.4 |
|
Schools - Classrooms |
40 | 2.0 |
|
Hospitals - Wards and Rooms |
40 | 2.0 |
|
Libraries - Reading Rooms |
60 | 2.9 |
|
Libraries - Stack Rooms |
150 | 7.2 |
|
Manufacturing - Light |
125 | 6.0 |
|
Manufacturing - Light |
250 | 12.0 |
|
Armories |
150 | 7.2 |
|
Pedestrian Bridges and Walkways |
100 | 4.8 |