Occupancy load calculator
Welcome to our Occupant Load Calculator page. This tool helps you calculate the total occupancy of a floor based on the group of occupancy and floor area. Understanding the occupant load is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance with building codes.
How to Use the Occupancy Load Calculator
Select Occupancy Group: Choose the appropriate group of occupancy from the dropdown menu.
Select Occupancy Subtype: If applicable, select the subtype for groups C, D, and F.
Enter Floor Area: Input the floor area in square meters.
Enter Number of Seats: If "Fixed seating" is selected, input the number of seats.
View Results: The calculator will display the occupant load in sqm/person and the total occupancy of the floor.
Occupant Load Factors
The occupant load factor is the amount of floor area per person required for different types of occupancy. Here are the factors for various groups:
Group A: Residential - 12.50 sqm/person
Group B: Educational - 4.00 sqm/person
Group C: Institutional
Indoor patients area - 15.00 sqm/person
Outdoor patients area - 10.00 sqm/person
Group D: Assembly
Concentrated use without fixed seating - 0.65 sqm/person
Less concentrated use without fixed seating - 1.40 sqm/person
Fixed seating - See Note 4
Dining areas and restaurants with seating and table - 1.80 sqm/person
Group F: Mercantile
Street floor and sales basement - 3.00 sqm/person
Upper sales floor - 6.00 sqm/person
Storage/warehouse, receiving and the like - 20.00 sqm/person
Group E: Business - 10.00 sqm/person
Group G: Industrial - 10.00 sqm/person
Group H: Storage - 30.00 sqm/person
Group J: Hazardous - 10.00 sqm/person
Car Parking - 30.00 sqm/person
Important Notes
Gross Area: The floor area as defined in section 2.35. All factors are expressed in gross area unless marked net.
Dormitory Occupancy: Occupant load in dormitory portions of homes for the aged, orphanages, insane asylums, etc., where sleeping accommodation is provided, shall be calculated at not less than 7.5 sqm gross floor area/person.
Special Areas: These include gymnasium, table tennis room, billiard room, and other gaming rooms, library, swimming pool, and the like.
Fixed Seating: In case of assembly occupancy having fixed seats, the occupant load shall be determined by multiplying the number of seats by 1.2.
Car Parking: Car parking areas under occupancy other than storage shall also be 30 sqm per person.
Benefits of Using the Occupancy Load Calculator
Safety Compliance: Ensure your building meets safety regulations.
Efficient Planning: Optimize space usage based on the calculated occupancy.
Easy to Use: Simple and intuitive interface for quick calculations.
By using our Occupancy Load Calculator, you can ensure that your building is safe and compliant with all relevant codes. This tool is essential for architects, engineers, and building managers who need to determine the maximum occupancy of a space.
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Feel free to use the calculator above and explore the detailed information provided to ensure your building's safety and compliance.