What Is the Meaning of the Term Occupant Load in the Building

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term Occupant Load in the building code?

• A)The amount of persons that enter a facility throughout a given day.
• B)The square footage of a room which includes the walls, fixtures and people.
• C)The amount of weight a building can hold in any one square foot measurement.
• D)Occupancy load refers to the number of people permitted in a building at one time based on the building's floor space and function.

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Definitions:

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