PART 2 — RESERVEDUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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2.3.2.4.Farm Machinery and Vehicles
(1) The specified uniformly distributed live load on an area of floor used for farm machinery or vehicles shall be
(a) for farm machinery and vehicles not exceeding 4 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 2.4 kPa,
(b) for farm machinery and vehicles exceeding 4 000 kg but not exceeding 9 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 6 kPa,
and
(c) for farm machinery and vehicles exceeding 9 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 12 kPa.
(2) The specified live load due to possible concentrations of load resulting from the use of an area of floor for farm
machinery or vehicles shall comply with Article 4.1.5.9.
(3) Where an area of floor is used for processing or for loading or unloading of vehicles, the minimum specified live
loads prescribed in Sentences (1) and (2) shall be increased by 50% for the area.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.