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What is the maximum occupant load for a conference room with a total area of 900 ft (84 m)?
Suggested Answer: B
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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.
27 comments · newest first
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Bok
10 months ago
I’m with you, Rebecka! 90 sounds right.
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Billi
11 months ago
90? Really? That seems high for 900 ft.
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Miriam
11 months ago
No way, it should be 120!
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Walker
11 months ago
Definitely 60 people max!
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Rebecka
11 months ago
I think it's 90 people.
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Leanora
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
I think B) 60 people might be a bit too crowded for a room that size.
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Beata
2 years ago
I agree, C) 90 people sounds about right for that size of a conference room.
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Jesusita
2 years 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
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is B) 60 people.
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Youlanda
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) 30 people.
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Mira
2 years 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
2 years ago
C) 90 people might be pushing it for a 900 sq ft room.
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Hershel
2 years ago
B) I think 60 people could fit comfortably in that size conference room.
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Eugene
2 years ago
A) 30 people seems more reasonable for a 900 sq ft room.
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Casie
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) 60 people. That's a pretty big conference room!
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Meaghan
2 years 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
2 years ago
I think it might be C) 90 people, that's a lot of space to fit people in.
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Gilbert
2 years ago
I agree, B) 60 people seems like the right answer for a conference room that size.