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ASCE 7-05 also adjusted minimum live loads for certain occupancies. For example, requirements for passenger vehicle garages and fire truck access were clarified and increased in some instances to account for the increasing weight of modern vehicles. ASCE 7 is a copyrighted document
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The seismic provisions in ASCE 7-05 were updated to align with the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) recommendations.