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Live load for fire escape

Live load for fire escape

Live load for fire escape

(OP)
The ASCE says it should be 4.79 KN/m2 however can this be reduced when the building is only a residential building with 2 apartments per storey ?

RE: Live load for fire escape

4.79 seems reasonable. The same uniform loads is used on stairs.

RE: Live load for fire escape

Does the jurisdiction in your area have a residential code?

RE: Live load for fire escape

(OP)
Thanks

RE: Live load for fire escape

I don't think that the code allows for reducing this live load. It is set at this level not so much for handling the LL of people fleeing a fire, so much as it is supposed to accommodate the load of the firefighters and the hoses and equipment and such that they might be lugging up the steps. Your location would not minimize that need.
Dave

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