Hi
I'm trying to work out some details. What load ratings are needed for walls and upstairs floor for a new build house? (Load rathing rather than deflection.) I know whats usually used, but I need to know what is actually required, as I want to do soemthing different if possible.
thanks, NT
For domestic spaces, static floor load rating is usually 1.5KN/sq m.
No ratings for walls, can't remember figures for balustrades, but there are some.
Figures higher for non-domestic spaces.
Look at Part A Structures of the Approved Documents for more info.
in general the regs specify deflection only, as with any materials you are likely to use, that is way higher max load factor than you will ever encounter.
I'm sure that's true for wood floor structures, but I'd be very surprised if no load ratings are specified. I'm looking at the possibility of using something a bit like plaster (but not plaster) for both walls and upstairs floor. BR Part A I've only read so far yet, but its referring to some BSes, the cost of which I don't yet know.
NT
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