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3 sections matching “IBC 1004.5” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC

  • IBC 1004.5

    Areas without fixed seating

    • Occupant load factors per Table 1004.5 (sq ft per person): business 150 gross, assembly unconcentrated 15 net, chairs only 7 net, standing 5 net, mercantile 60 gross, residential 200 gross, classroom 20 net, vocational shops 50 net, commercial kitchens 200 gross, accessory storage/mechanical 300 gross, exercise 50 gross, industrial 100 gross, day care 35 net, inpatient 240 gross, outpatient 100 gross, sleeping 120 gross, parking garages 200 gross, courtrooms 40 net, dormitories 50 gross.

    Works withIBC 1004.6IBC 1004.8IBC 402.8.2IBC Table 1004.5

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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