1301.6.21.2 Patient Concentration

Evaluate the concentration of patients in each smoke compartment under Section 1301.6.21.2. Under the categories and occupancies in Table 1301.6.21.2 determine the appropriate value and enter that value in Table 1301.7 under Safety Parameter 1301.6.21.2, Patient Concentration, for means of egress and general safety.

The categories for patient concentration are:

1. Category a—smoke compartment has 1 to 10 patients.
2. Category b—smoke compartment has more than 10 to 40 patients.
3. Category c—smoke compartment has more than 40 patients.