It seems like, for the most part, businesses around the United States are being allowed to open back up to near-normal capacity. If you’re a business owner, you are likely excited about the prospect of getting more customers inside the doors of your business. However, even if pandemic restrictions are lifted for your business, does that mean you have no occupancy limits to observe? Unfortunately not.
Even outside of a pandemic, building codes regulate how many people can safely occupy a building. Occupancy load limits help to keep everyone safe in case of fire, active shooter, or other types of emergencies. Additionally, building materials may be rated for a certain weight, which can be controlled by an occupancy limit. The occupancy load for your building is based on the type of property, what size it is, and how many fully functional exits there are. In some cases, property owners may be legally required to post the occupancy limit of the building in a visible location.
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