The live floor loads assumed for purposes of design shall be the greatest loads that probably will be produced by the intended occupancies or uses, provided that the live floor loads to be considered as uniformly distributed shall be not less than the values given in the following Table A, and except that such live floor loads shall be subject to reduction where and as provided in OBBC.
Occupancy or Use | Live Loads for Ground or First Floors Only (Lb. per square foot) |
Stores: | |
Retail | 100 |
Wholesale | 100 |
For all other floors see OBBC |