The roof live load in a building is generally
A)the same as the floor live load.
B)less than the floor live load.
C)greater than the floor live load.

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The roof live load is generally assumed to be less than the floor live load, as people and objects are less likely to be concentrated on the roof compared to the floors where people commonly walk, sit, and place heavy items. Additionally, the roof may have a sloping design which reduces the amount of load that can be placed on it.

The Roof Live Load in a Building Is Generally