62 Occupancy
The type of use and number of occupants that is permitted in a space.
Reference
*International Building Code, Chapter 3, Use and Occupancy Classification.
In the simplest terms, the occupant load of buildings, or areas within buildings are based on the size, function, and location, as well as by local health and safety requirements. In the U.S., this classification is determined by the International Building Code (IBC) but may vary by country or municipality based on their regulations.
This classification is based on the function of a space and includes the following groups Assembly (A), Business (B), Educational (E), Factory and Industrial (F), High Hazard (H), Institutional ...
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