§ 4-171. Means of Egress; Section 1004, Occupant Load.  


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    Section 1004.2 is amended to read as follows: "Increased Occupant Load." Upon written approval of the Fire Code Official, the occupant load permitted in any building or portion thereof is permitted to be increased from that number established for the occupancies in Table 1004.1.2, provided that all other requirements of this Code are also met based on such modified number and the occupant load shall not exceed one (1) occupant per five (5) square feet of occupied floor space. Where required by the Fire Code Official, an approved aisle, seating or fixed equipment diagram substantiating any increase in occupant load shall be submitted. Where required by the Fire Code Official, such diagram shall be posted in a conspicuous location.

(CB-121-1985; CB-97-1989; CB-98-1991; CB-63-1995; CB-82-1998; CB-54-2002; CB-45-2012)