In this blog post, we’d like to share information regarding occupancy load limits. Occupancy load limits are set based on regulatory standards and safety requirements for a building. They’re primarily set for commercial buildings, and the purpose of them is to identify the maximum number of people that should be in the building at a given time.
Occupancy load limits are determined with safety in mind. For example, there may be a fire in the building, an active shooter situation, or another emergency that requires immediate evacuation. If there are too many people in the building and not enough exits, an evacuation may not take place in a quick enough manner. Additionally, each floor of a building is rated for a certain amount of weight to avoid structural collapse. The number defined in the occupancy load limit for a building is also determined by the average weight of an adult.
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