Floor Loading Standards

For storage of other types of material parts industrial supplies samples dry goods etc.

Floor loading standards. However if the attic is intended for storage the attic live load or some portion should also be considered for the design of. They are legally backed by the engineering profession. Load types loads used in design load equations are given letters by type. A floor loading assessment is the evaluation of the concrete subfloor not the raised floor.

Standard practice for the installation of self leveling underlayment and the preparation of surface to receive resilient flooring. 32 lbs sq ft. Weight of stored material some commonly stored items and their approximate weights can help you to plan. Machine weight 15 lb ft2 x 0 5 svc clear 10 lb ft2 x total area total area.

2attic loads may be included in the floor live load but a 10 psf attic load is typically used only to size ceiling joists adequately for access purposes. Limiting the loading on the remaining areas of the floor. The minimum floor live loads shall be the greatest actual imposed loads resulting from the intended use or occupancy of the floor and shall not be less than the uniformly distributed load patterns specified in sec 2 3 4 or the concentrated loads specified in sec 2 3 5 whichever produces the most critical effect. Loads should be determined in accordance with this chapter.

03 27 2008 1910 22 requirements that all walking and working surfaces be kept clean orderly and in a sanitary condition. D dead load l live load l r live roof load w wind load. To determine the minimum design values for strength live and dead loads are added together. Even though the additional deflection may be within code limits the impression of stability to the occupants must also be a consideration.

The dead load on a floor is determined by the materials used in the floor s construction. Standard practice to evaluate the effect of dynamic rolling load over resilient floor covering system. Another consideration to keep in mind is the effect of the heavy load on additional deflection. Approved floor loading data obtained from engineer architect 50 lbs sq ft 10.

A typical wood frame floor covered with carpet or vinyl flooring has a dead load of about 8 pounds per square foot. How much it will bend under the maximum expected load. However you should consider the weight of the raised floor in the floor loading formula. If there s wall board covered ceiling suspended from the underside of that floor the dead load increases to about 10 pounds per square foot.