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NFPA CFI-I Exam - Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFI-I exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 3
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What is the maximum occupant load for a conference room with a total area of 900 ft (84 m)?

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Suggested Answer: B

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

Occupant Load Calculation:

According to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), Table 7.3.1.2, for assembly occupancies without fixed seating (such as conference rooms), the occupant load factor is:

15 ft (1.4 m) per person.

Calculation:

Divide the total area of 900 ft by 15 ft per person: 900ft2/15ft2/person=60people900 , text{ft}^2 , / , 15 , text{ft}^2/text{person} = 60 , text{people}900ft2/15ft2/person=60people

Other Options Explained:

Option A (30 people): Too low.

Option C (90 people) and Option D (120 people): Exceed the calculated occupant load.

Summary:

The maximum occupant load for a 900 ft conference room is 60 people.


by Thurman at Jan 10, 2025, 03:24 PM

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Bok
3 months ago
I’m with you, Rebecka! 90 sounds right.
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Billi
3 months ago
90? Really? That seems high for 900 ft.
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Miriam
3 months ago
No way, it should be 120!
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Walker
4 months ago
Definitely 60 people max!
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Rebecka
4 months ago
I think it's 90 people.
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Leanora
4 months ago
I remember something about 15 square feet per person for assembly areas. So, for 900 ft², that would be... 60 people? I hope that’s right!
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Thaddeus
4 months ago
I’m not sure if it’s 60 or 90 people. I feel like I might have seen both options in my notes.
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Dexter
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the area was 1000 ft², and I think it was around 60 people. Maybe this one is similar?
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Fannie
5 months ago
I think the occupant load is based on a formula related to the area, but I can't remember the exact numbers.
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Tricia
5 months ago
I've got this! The key is to use the right occupancy factor for a conference room. Once I have that, it's just a simple calculation to determine the maximum occupant load.
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Lavelle
5 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know there are building codes that specify occupancy limits, but I'm not sure how to apply them to this specific scenario.
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Louann
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking for the maximum occupant load, so I'll need to find the appropriate occupancy factor and apply it to the room size.
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Regenia
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll need to look up the occupancy load requirements for a conference room and do the calculation based on the given area.
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Renea
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm going with C) 90 people. Seems like a reasonable occupancy for a conference room of that size.
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Cristy
1 year ago
I think B) 60 people might be a bit too crowded for a room that size.
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Beata
1 year ago
I agree, C) 90 people sounds about right for that size of a conference room.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
I agree with Laura, the area of the conference room can accommodate more than 30 people, so B) 60 people makes more sense.
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Laura
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) 60 people.
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Youlanda
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) 30 people.
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Mira
1 year ago
D) 120 people? No way, that's way too many for a 900 sq ft room. My grandma's kitchen is bigger than that!
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Goldie
1 year ago
C) 90 people might be pushing it for a 900 sq ft room.
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Hershel
1 year ago
B) I think 60 people could fit comfortably in that size conference room.
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Eugene
1 year ago
A) 30 people seems more reasonable for a 900 sq ft room.
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Casie
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) 60 people. That's a pretty big conference room!
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Meaghan
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's D) 120 people, that room sounds like it could hold a large group.
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Estrella
1 year ago
I think it might be C) 90 people, that's a lot of space to fit people in.
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Gilbert
1 year ago
I agree, B) 60 people seems like the right answer for a conference room that size.
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