Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4645, STRUCTURAL WORK FOR ALL HOSPITALS, pt. 4645.2600

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024

Part 4645.2600 - LIVE LOADS

The following unit live loads shall be taken as the minimum distributed live loads for:

A. bedrooms and all adjoining service rooms which comprise a typical nursing unit, except solariums and corridors, 40 pounds per square foot;

B. solariums, corridors in nursing units, operating suites, examination and treatment rooms, laboratories, toilet and locker rooms, 60 pounds per square foot;

C. offices, conference room, library, kitchen, radiographic room, corridors, and other public areas on first floor, 80 pounds per square foot;

D. stairways, laundry, large rooms used for dining, recreation, or assembly purposes, workshops, 100 pounds per square foot;

E. records file room, storage and supply rooms, 125 pounds per square foot;

F. mechanical equipment room, 150 pounds per square foot;

G. roofs, 40 pounds per square foot; and

H. wind loads, as required by design conditions, but not less than 15 pounds per square foot for buildings less than 60 feet above ground.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4645, STRUCTURAL WORK FOR ALL HOSPITALS, pt. 4645.2600

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.55; 144.56