Interpretation #6754

Published June 02, 2011

Original Request

Code Version: 2007
Code: BUILDING
Code Description: Building
Chapter: 10
Section: 1004
Topic: Occupant Load

Question

Is it the intent of Florida Building Code - Building Section 1004 to calculate the occupant load of conference rooms using a factor of 15 sq ft per person?

Answer Published 06/02/2011 at 11:20 AM

Yes. The occupant load is based on the function of a space
not its Occupancy Classification.

Commentary

See Section 1004.9