Occupant Load

Occupant Load Calculator

For those businesses that plan to resume operations under the Governor’s Order and do not have an Occupant Load Card or know their allowed capacity, this tool is available to determine the reduced capacity:

Category

2015 International Building Code

1004.4 Fixed seating. For areas having fixed seats and aisles, the occupant load shall be determined by the number of fixed seats installed therein. The occupant load for areas in which fixed seating is not installed, such as waiting spaces, shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004.1.2 and added to the number of fixed seats.
The occupant load of wheelchair spaces and the associated companion seat shall be based on one occupant for each wheelchair space and one occupant for the associated companion seat provided in accordance with Section 1108.2.3.
For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall be not less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of seating length.
The occupant load of seating booths shall be based on one person for each 24 inches (610 mm) of booth seat length measured at the backrest of the seating booth.

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Capacity %

Fixed seats:

Reduced Occupant Load:

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Reduced Occupant Load:

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Occupant Capacity Estimate:

This Occupant Load Calculation is based upon the accuracy of the information provided by the requestor/owner/business. It was not reviewed or verified for compliance. It does not take into account any potentially unpermitted, undocumented changes of use or exempt work, furniture or layout reconfigurations that might impact total Occupant Load Calculations.

By utilizing this Occupant Load Calculator, the requestor/owner/business acknowledges that future total Occupant Load Calculations may be less than what is noted on the Occupant Load Calculator.

The requestor/owner/business must follow all Mayor, County Judge, and Governor’s Orders that have been issued and are currently in force during the Covid-19 period of limited business activity. All exits and restrooms must remain open. Social distancing must be maintained when required by the applicable Mayor, County Judge, or Governor’s order.

A requestor/owner/business may not rely on this occupant load calculation when the applicable Mayor, County Judge, or Governor’s Order authorizes greater than 75% of the total listed occupancy of the business or you receive a Temporary Occupant Load Card or new Certificate of Occupancy that includes the occupant load from the City of Austin.

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If you have additional questions, please complete the Occupant Load Inquiry form.