Section 1607. Live Loads
1607. 1607.1 to 1607.13 {As in IBC}
1607.14 Roof Loads. {As in IBC}
1607.14.1 Distribution of roof loads. {As in IBC}
1607.14.2 Reduction in roof live loads. {As in IBC}
1607.14.2.1 Ordinary roofs, awnings, and canopies.
Ordinary flat, pitched, and curved roofs, and awnings and canopies other than opf fabric construction supported by a skeleton structure, must be designed for the following minimum live loads:
| Roof Slope | Live Load (pounds/square foot of horizontal projection) | |
| Flat: | Flat or rise less than 4" | 30 |
| Pitched: | Rise 4" (102 mm) per foot to less than 12" (305 mm) per foot | 20 |
| Rise 12" (305 mm) per foot and greater | 12 | |
| Curved: | Arch or dome with rise less than 1/8 of span | 30 |
| Arch or dome with rise 1/8 of span to less than 3/8 of span | 20 | |
| Arch or dome with rise 3/8 of span or greater | 12 | |
1607.14.2.2 to 1607.14.4.5 {As in IBC}
1607.15 to 1607.22 {As in IBC}