Building Loading?
Building Loading?
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I have been tasked with the design of a 2 story food factory. We are currently in the preliminary design phase and we are trying to figure out what loading should be applied to the second floor where there will be a kitchen and a production area. Initially I was thinking 100psf, however light manufacturing is 125 psf with a concentrated load of 2,000 psf. Light manufacturing seems pretty heavy to me for this instance as that is comparable to a light storage loading.
Does anyone have any recommendations for what loading to use?
Does anyone have any recommendations for what loading to use?






RE: Building Loading?
If it's actually light manufacturing, that's fine. But if it's going to be more like a professional kitchen then even 125 psf may be too low. ASCE 7-05 Chapter 4 Commentary lists a 150 psf live load (or equipment weight, whichever is greater) for non-domestic kitchens. UFC 3-301-01 (US military code) lists 250 psf for 'general kitchen area'.
RE: Building Loading?
RE: Building Loading?
RE: Building Loading?