APPLY: OCCUPANCY LOADS EXERCISE The schematic design for the building shown below is a college building that includes a Meeting Room, Library and Administrative Offices. It also includes toilet facilities and a small amount of storage for users of the Meeting Room that is used for luncheons with tables and chairs or as a lecture room with chairs only. The Library is used as a stack space. The area in the center of the building, noted on the plan as the Central Hall, contains tables and chairs and is used for study or eating space. It also allows for the egress path from the different spaces. Using what you have learned about occupancy classifications and occupant loads, in addition to means of egress requirements, answer the following questions. You will need to calculate the missing occupant loads for each area using the appropriate occupant load factor (write the OL in each space). Refer to the Table 1004.5 to help you answer the determine the occupant loads and the means of egress tables to answer the questions below. This plan is not drawn to scale; please use the dimensions provided as necessary. -30'-0" 40'-0" 20'-0" EXIT TO PUBLIC WAY 30'-0" MEETING ROOM 20'-0" STORAGE W ADMINISTRATION OFFICE M *30'-0" LIBRARY CENTRAL HALL OL-20 at tables A. What is the maximum occupant load for the entire building? B. The means of egress (exit) from the Central Hall must be designed to accommodate what occupant load? C. Is the number of exits shown from each of the spaces sufficient for the occupant load they serve? Explain why or why not?