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Calculating occupant loads is one of the most critical steps in applying the international building code (IBC). Occupant load has a significant impact on the capacity of the means of egress system, the number of exits required, and the number of plumbing fixtures required. The determination of occupant loads for covered mall buildings and open mall buildings differs from the process used for other building types. The occupant load factor of the mall is based on the gross leasable area, which is the floor area dedicated for tenant use only. The occupant loads of tenant spaces within a covered mall building or open mall building and of anchor buildings are required to be determined individually per IBC Section 1004. Some building officials require that the occupant load of each space be shown, even if the space is part of a gross floor area used to determine the occupant load.
Calculating occupant loads is one of the most critical steps in applying the international building code (IBC). Occupant load has a significant impact on the capacity of the means of egress system, the number of exits required, and the number of plumbing fixtures required. The determination of occupant loads for covered mall buildings and open mall buildings differs from the process used for other building types. The occupant load factor of the mall is based on the gross leasable area, which is the floor area dedicated for tenant use only. The occupant loads of tenant spaces within a covered mall building or open mall building and of anchor buildings are required to be determined individually per IBC Section 1004. Some building officials require that the occupant load of each space be shown, even if the space is part of a gross floor area used to determine the occupant load.
Step 8: Calculate Occupant Load
Geren, Ronald L. (author)
Applying the Building Code ; 99-105
2016-04-04
7 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English