Occupancy Levels

[Simon Morriss]

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

[fred]

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.

[Chris Houston]

Fred,

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

[fred]

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

Apologies