Dead loads are defined as...

• A. Permanent, non-moveable, hold up building (ie. floor, pillar, roof); also known as static
• B. Live loads from occupants
• C. Lateral loads from wind
• D. Seismic loads

Answer: (A)

Dead loads are the permanent, fixed weights that are part of the building itself and do not move. They include the weight of floors, walls, roofs, stairs, and any fixed equipment or permanent finishes. Because these loads are embedded in the structure and stay constant over time (aside from rare remodels), they’re treated as static. This is different from live loads, which come from occupants and movable furniture, and from lateral loads such as wind or seismic forces, which act in directions other than vertical. So the description that highlights permanent, non-movable weight that supports the building and is static correctly defines dead loads.