Thread: Can I put a 120 gallon upstairs without worrying?
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Old 05-25-2010, 06:04 PM
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FYI, current codes require the floor of a residential building to support 40psf live/ and 10-15psf dead load.

In most cases you will be ok with a 120gal on a modern house.

Running the tank accross more joists is always better.
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