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Bathtub load
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Bathtub load

Bathtub load

(OP)
This is a question regarding bathtubs in residential buildings.

I can understand the bathtub itself being treated as a dead load but what about the water in the bath tub? Should it be considered live load, and if so, what is a safe number? It obviously depends upon the depth of the water/tub and the couple of tubs I measured in the last couple of days, indicate a depth to 9". That would suggest to that 50 psf live should be a safe number for water in the tub.

RE: Bathtub load

If it's two bathtubs, it's known as the Cialis load. :)

RE: Bathtub load

Unless you have a very big tub - that is generally used. That said I usually show double joists under tubs and appliances where the joists run parallel to the line of applicances

RE: Bathtub load

And watch out for plumbers!!

RE: Bathtub load

They do make double-jumbo sized tubs, which I didn't realize until I toured an architect's own house and saw one.

RE: Bathtub load

(OP)
Thanks all.

@ Jed: usually those two bathtubs are outside, on grade :)

RE: Bathtub load

"What will it be if you share the tub?"

Roughly the same, since the water will be displaced by people. smile

RE: Bathtub load

This thread is going down the drain fast

RE: Bathtub load

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RE: Bathtub load

I'm going to take a shower.

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