3.5
Roof live loads shall be based on geographical location and local
governing building code requirements; however, they shall not be
less than 100 kg/m2 (20 psf).
3.6
Where actual occupancy load requirements or concentrated equipment
loads distributed over a reasonable area exceed the equivalent
generalized uniform live loads, the areas in question shall be
designed to meet the specific load conditions. Refer to Table 2
of selected functional areas with special uniform load
requirements and heavy equipment loads that may require special
consideration.
4.
TABLE 1 - MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS *:
LIVE LOADS
OCCUPANCY OR USE
kg/m2
(psf)
All Future Floors (Unless Otherwise Noted)
(100)
500
Interstitial Floor (Walk-on Ceilings)
(25)*
125**
Loading Docks and Platforms
(250)
1200
Lobbies
(100)
500
Mechanical Rooms
750
(150)
Administrative Services
(80)
400
Clinical and Support Services
(80)
400
Corridors:
In Wards
(60)
300
All Others
(100)
500
File and Computer Rooms
(125)
600
Kitchen and Dining Areas
(100)
500
Pharmacy and Retail
(100)
500
Ward Rooms
(40)
200
Research and Education Buildings
(100)
500
Footnotes:
*
Design Live Loads shall be noted on the drawings in general notes
and on plans to indicate specific areas designed for different
loads. Column design loads shall be noted in column schedules.
This load may be reduced to 75 kg/m2 (15 psf) in combination with
**
floor live load.
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