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427.4.2.4 The load factor on the live load L in Section 427.4.2.2(b) shall be
permitted to be reduced to 0.45 except for parking structures, areas
occupied as placed of public assembly, or areas where L is greater than
4.80kPa.
Section 427.4 Strength Evaluation by Load
Test
427.4.3 Test Load Application
427.4.3.4 After all response measurements are recorded, the test load
shall be removed as soon as practical.
Section 427.4 Strength Evaluation by Load
Test
427.4.4 Response Measurements
427.4.5.7 Portions of the structure tested in the second load test shall be
considered acceptable if:
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Section 427.5 Reduced Load Rating
427.5.1 If the structure under
investigation does not satisfy conditions
or criteria of Section 427.3(Analytical
Evaluation by Load Test) or 427.4.5
(Acceptance Criteria), the structure shall
be permitted for use at a lower load
rating, based on the results of the load
test or analysis, if approved by the
building official.
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