310
Structure: Loading
314.1.5
All areas where uniform live loads exceed 115 psf and which are beyond
the limits of the Modified Class 115 Design Loading category must be
designed by the A/E as required by the specific conditions. The live loads
in these areas are listed in Table 310-1 under the category of Special
Loading. They include the service bays, where the suggested uniform live
load is 150 psf.
The design live loads to be applied in various functional areas of the
hospital are listed in Table 310-1.
314.1.6
The roof must be designed in accordance with the governing roof live
loading criteria of the particular region as required by local building codes.
These loads must be increased as necessary where mechanical
equipment is located on the roof.
314.2
LATERAL LOADS
The structure must be designed to withstand the governing lateral wind
and/or seismic loading criteria of the particular region as required by local
building codes.
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