Function of Space |
Occupant Load Factor* |
|---|---|
Accessory storage areas, mechanical equipment room |
300 gross |
Agricultural building |
300 gross |
Aircraft hangars |
500 gross |
Assembly – Gaming floors (keno, slots, etc.) – Exhibit gallery and museum |
11 gross 30 net |
Assembly with fixed seats |
See Section 1004.4 |
Assembly without fixed seats – Concentrated (chairs only- not fixed) – Standing space – Unconcentrated (tables and chairs) |
7 net 5 net 15 net |
Bowling centers, allow 5 persons for each lane including 15 feet of runway, and for additional areas |
7 net |
Business areas |
100 gross |
Courtrooms – other than fixed seating areas |
40 net |
Day care |
35 net |
Dormitories |
50 gross |
Educational – Classroom area – Shops and other vocational room areas |
20 net 50 net |
Exercise rooms |
50 gross |
Group H-5 Fabrication and manufacturing areas |
200 gross |
Industrial areas |
100 gross |
Institutional areas – Inpatient treatment areas – Outpatient areas – Sleeping areas |
240 gross 100 gross 120 gross |
Kitchens, commercial |
200 gross |
Library – Reading rooms – Stack area |
50 net 100 gross |
Locker rooms |
50 gross |
Mall buildings- covered and open |
See Section 402.8.2 of the International Building Code |
Mercantile – Areas on other floors – Basement and grade floor areas – Storage, stock, shipping areas |
60 gross 30 gross 300 gross |
Parking garages |
200 gross |
Residential |
200 gross |
Skating rinks, swimming pools – Rink and pool – Decks |
50 gross 15 gross |
Stages and platforms |
15 net |
Warehouses |
500 gross |
Contact
Sherry J. Ruesch
Executive Director of Facilities Management
Email: ruesch@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7562
Facilities Office
Phone: 435-652-7550
Fax: 435-656-4088
Office: 225 S. 700 E.
Facilities Management Bldg.
St. George, UT 84770