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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
Business and personal services uses
personal services shops - 4.60
offices - 9.30
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)