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Old 12/19/09, 9:03 PM
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Q: A ______ - _______ wall is one that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight.


Q: The minimum uniformly distributed live load for sleeping rooms is ____ pounds per square foot.

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2nd Question - IBC 2006 - Table 1607.1 - pg. 285 - Habitable attics and sleeping areas = 30 psf

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Q: The minimum uniformly distributed live load for sleeping rooms is ____ pounds per square foot.

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