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Residential space as private office space - Upgrade floors?

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Tomfh

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Feb 27, 2005
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I have a job in which a residential building is being converted to private office usage, including a training class room. The existing floor joists satisfy residential live loading (1.5/2.0kPa), but struggle to satisfy commercial live loading (minimum 3kPa).

Is there any way to avoid upgrading floors in such situations? Maximum occupancy signage perhaps?

I am in Australia. Loading is AS1170 etc.
 
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