ASCE 7-22 4.3.4 Interior Walls and Partitions

[AValdes]

So ASCE 7-22 4.3.4 Interior Walls and Partitions requires a minimum horizontal load of 5 psf. That’s clear. But this is Chapter 4: Live Loads. Does this mean that the 5 psf must be combined as Live Load (maximum factor of 1.6)?

 

[phamENG]

Yes

 

[AValdes]

@phamENG Thanks!

 

[phamENG]

You're most welcome.