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rive_gauche in reply to @lynx

according to BS6399-1:1996 Loading for buildings

loadings to be:

Roof
Dead Load 0.85 kN/m²
Imposed Load 0.85 kN/m²

Ceiling
Dead Load 0.25 kN/m²
Imposed Load 0.25 kN/m²

Floor
Dead Load 0.50 kN/m²
Imposed Load 1.50 kN/m²

Walls
Partitions 0.50 kN/m²
Blockwork (100) 1.80 kN/m²
Brickwork (112.5) 2.50 kN/m²

example here

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rwn in reply to @rive_gauche

My house more than likely predates BS anything, but I am well aware that ceiling joists have a much smaller design load to support than floor joists. Professional advice is probably necessary, rather than all youse internet experts! :P

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lynx in reply to @rwn

And insurance indemnity if he is wrong.
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Sumo in reply to @rwn

When was your house built? Some were built stronger than others. It depends what you plan on putting up there, and if you want to be able to walk/crawl around too. Get a structural engineer round if you want peace of mind.

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