IS 875 : Part 2 : 1987 Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structurres: Part 2 Imposed loads

1 Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 2) covers imposed loads (live loads) tobe assumed in the design of buildings. The imposed loads, specifiedherein, are minimum loads which should be taken into considerationfor the purpose of structural safety of buildings.

1.2 This Code does not cover detailed provisions for loadsincidental to construction and special cases of vibration, such asmoving machinery, heavy acceleration from cranes, hoists and thelike, Such loads shall be dealt with individually in each case.

2 References

IS 807 :1976Code of practice for design, manufacture,erection and testing (structural portion) ofcranes and hoists

IS 875 : Part 5 :1988 Criteria for earthquake resistant designstructures

IS 1983 :1984Criteria for earthquake resistant design ofstructures

IS 8888 :1979Guide for requirements of low income housing