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6 Page 6 Load Types-Collateral â¢ Collateral Loads are a form of dead load on the roof or floor of a building. These loads are usually estimated with the help of the Architect or Engineer of Record, and represent the weight of items such as ceilings and mechanical equipment supported by the building.
We are puzzled by the phrase 'collateral load' in calculations, which is listed in addition to dead load, live (imposed) load etc, and typically has a value of 5 lb/sq ft. We are wondering if it means what we in the UK call 'services load' - e.g. the weight of lights, pipes, a/c ducts etc suspended from the structure.