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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Simon Morriss on June 29, 2005, 12:55:31 PM

Title: Occupancy Levels
Post by: Simon Morriss on June 29, 2005, 12:55:31 PM

According to ADB different occupancy levels have been assigned to the various building uses.

The one I am interested in is the Museum figure of 5m2 per person.  Can any one enlighten me as to how this figure, and the others, was derived?

Simon

Title: Occupancy Levels
Post by: fred on June 30, 2005, 10:53:56 AM

Not being able to give a direct reply - though I guess the answer is lurking deep in the Post War Building Studies, it's always interesting to see how other countries address it - especially if there are big differences.  Interestingly the 1988 California Building Code gives occupany load factors for "Art Galleries, Museums and Display Rooms" as 50 ft2 / person - which is about a quarter of the English and Scottish standards (both 5.0 m2) - this should give you some room for manoeuvre - forgive the pun.

Much of course will depend on the nature of exhibits and its popularity.

Title: Occupancy Levels
Post by: Chris Houston on June 30, 2005, 03:37:57 PM

Fred,

5 square metres is 53.8 square feet - so if you're right, there's not much difference at all.

Title: Occupancy Levels
Post by: fred on July 06, 2005, 09:12:56 AM

It must have been a Monday !  Always trust a calculator - never trust the brain !

Apologies