Which table provides occupant load or maximum floor area per occupant?

• A. Table 504.3 Allowable Building Height in Feet Above Grade Plane
• B. Table 601 Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Building Elements
• C. Table 722.24 Minimum Dimension of Concrete Columns
• D. Table 1004.5 Maximum Floor Area Allowances per Occupant

Answer: (D)

Understanding how many people a space can safely accommodate comes from a table that assigns a specific floor area per person for each occupancy type. This table gives the maximum floor area per occupant, so you can determine occupant load by dividing the space’s area by that area-per-person value, or vice versa to size a space for a desired occupant count. This is the direct source for occupant load calculations and space sizing per person, which is why it’s the best match. The other tables govern different code requirements—height allowances, fire-resistance ratings, and minimum column dimensions—so they don’t provide the per-occupant area figures used to calculate occupant load.