(1)
The specified uniformly distributed live load on an area of floor used for farm machinery or vehicles shall be
(a)
for farm machinery and vehicles not exceeding 4 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 2.4 kPa,
(b)
for farm machinery and vehicles exceeding 4 000 kg but not exceeding 9 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 6 kPa, and
(c)
for farm machinery and vehicles exceeding 9 000 kg in gross weight, not less than 12 kPa.
(2)
The specified live load due to possible concentrations of load resulting from the use of an area of floor for farm machinery or vehicles shall comply with Article 4.1.5.9.
(3)
Where an area of floor is used for processing or for loading or unloading of vehicles, the minimum specified live loads prescribed in Sentences (1) and (2) shall be increased by 50% for the area.