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Q: Building codes require the partition load to be considered even without partition if live load is less than–
  • A. 60 psf
  • B. 70 psf
  • C. 80 psf
  • D. 90 psf
Correct Answer: Option C - Building codes require the partition load to be considered even without partition. If load is less than 80 psf (pound per square feet). But this statement is an exception. Otherwise the provision of partition is that partition load shall not be less than 15 psf.
C. Building codes require the partition load to be considered even without partition. If load is less than 80 psf (pound per square feet). But this statement is an exception. Otherwise the provision of partition is that partition load shall not be less than 15 psf.

Explanations:

Building codes require the partition load to be considered even without partition. If load is less than 80 psf (pound per square feet). But this statement is an exception. Otherwise the provision of partition is that partition load shall not be less than 15 psf.