Seismic dead load W
| Seismic dead load, W, is the total dead load and applicable portions of other loads listed below. | |||
| 1. | In storage and warehouse occupancies, a minimum of 25 percent of the floor live load shall be applicable. | ||
| 2. | Where a partition load is used in the floor design, a load of not less than 0.50 kN/m2 (10 psf) shall be included. | ||
| 3. | Design snow loads of 1.50 kN/m2 (30 psf) or less need not be included. Where design snow loads exceed 1.50 kN/m2 (30 psf), the design snow load shall be included, but may be reduced up to 75 percent where consideration of siting, configuration and load duration warrant when approved by the building official. | ||
| 4. | Total weight of permanent equipment shall be included. | ||