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  Minimum Live Load Requirement

  Posted by Mikaela Wynne on September 16, 2025 at 12:11 AM

  What is the minimum live load requirement for residential floor design according to different codes?

  Arjun Barman replied 1 month, 1 week ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Arjun Barman

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  September 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM

  ACI 318 / ASCE 7 (USA): 40 psf (1.92 kN/m²)
  Eurocode EN 1991-1-1: 2.0 kN/m² for category A (residential)
  IS 875 (India): 2.0 kN/m²
  GB 50009 (China): 2.0 kN/m²
  AS/NZS 1170.1 (Australia/NZ): 2.0 kN/m²
  All codes are very close; check local amendments. Always apply the higher of code or client requirement.

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