Table 3.1.17.1. - Occupant Load

 

Type of Use of                  Area per person, m2

Floor Area or                                  

Part Thereof

 

Assembly uses
   space with fixed seats - See 3.1.17.1.(1)(a).
   space with non-fixed seats - 0.75

   stages for theatrical performances - 0.75

   space with non-fixed seats and tables - 0.95

   standing space - 0.40

   stadia and grandstands - 0.60

   bowling alleys, pool and billiard rooms - 9.30

   classrooms - 1.85

   school shops and vocational rooms - 9.30

   reading or writing rooms or lounges - 1.85

   dining, beverage and cafeteria space - 1.20

   laboratories in schools - 4.60

 

Care, treatment or detention uses

   suites - See 3.1.17.1.(1)(b)
   care, treatment and

   sleeping room areas - 10.0
   detention quarters - 11.60

Residential uses
   dwelling units - See 3.1.17.1.(1)(b) 
   dormitories 4.60

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Business and personal services uses
   personal services shops - 4.60

   offices - 9.30

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Mercantile uses
   basements and first storeys - 3.70

   second storeys having a principal
   entrance from a pedestrian thoroughfare

   or a parking area - 3.70

   other storeys - 5.60

Industrial uses
   manufacturing or process rooms - 4.60

   storage garages - 46.00
   storage spaces (warehouse) - 28.00

   aircraft hangars - 46.00

Other uses
   cleaning and repair goods - 4.60

   kitchens - 9.30
   storage - 46.00

   public corridors intended

   for occupancies in addition

   to pedestrian travel - 3.70 (see A-3.3. in Appendix A)