The maximum
occupant load for the use of any occupancy shall be
determined by Sections 1004.2.1.1 through 1004.2.1.2.
The Chief shall
determine the maximum occupant load permitted for
any assembly occupancy, or any portion of other occupancies
used for assembly purposes, based upon the
provisions of this chapter. The maximum occupant load
shall not exceed the maximum occupant load designated
in the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Department of Building and Safety, or in the absence of
such certificate, the maximum occupant load approved
by the Chief.
To determine occupant
load and exit requirements, floor plans shall be submitted
to the Chief for the proposed occupancy. Such plans
shall be drawn to scale and shall show all seats, tables,
furnishings, equipment, and all aisles, cross aisles, and
exit doorways in accordance with this chapter. An
approved floor plan for the occupancy shall be on the
premises and available for inspection by the Chief. The
approval date on the floor plan shall coincide with the
approval date on the posted occupant load sign.
No manager or
person in control thereof shall admit to any assembly
occupancy or premises a greater number of persons than
that for which the exit facilities are designed or maintained
or a greater number than the maximum occupant load
stated as a condition of any permit required by Section
105.6.
Areas within a place of assemblage
having multiple uses shall have the maximum number
of occupants for each use posted.
The manager
or person in control of any place of assemblage shall be responsible for maintaining the occupant load signs and
floor plans required by Chapter 10.
The manager
or person in control of any place of assemblage shall not
permit more persons in attendance than that number of
occupants shown on the approved occupant load sign.
A sign entitled "Occupant Load"
shall be provided by the owner, manager, or person in control,
or by the Department, subject to approval by the
Chief, and shall contain the following information:
In accordance with Section 1004.3 through 1004.3.4, of Chapter 5, Article 7 of the LAMC. This assembly room or area is approved for the following use(s) and the maximum number of occupants shall not exceed that shown.
In accordance with Section 1004.3 through 1004.3.4, of Chapter 5, Article 7 of the LAMC. This assembly room or area is approved for the following use(s) and the maximum number of occupants shall not exceed that shown.
The words on the sign designating
occupant load, the use and the number of occupants
shall be in letters not less than 1/2 inch (13 m) in height.
No person shall
remain in any building or premises that is overcrowded
when told to leave by the manager or person in control
thereof or by any authorized enforcement officer.
No manager or person in control thereof shall
allow the use of any room, building or premises without providing
the exits required by this article, Titles 19 and 24,
(CCR) and Chapter 9 of the LAMC (Building Code).
Violation of Sections
1008.1 through 1008.3 shall be subject to penalties and minimum
fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and Table 109.4.
Double-acting doors
shall not be used as exits when any of the following
conditions exist:
- The occupant load served by the door is 100 or more.
- The door is part of a fire assembly.
- The door is part of a smoke and draft-control assembly.
- Panic hardware is required or provided on the door.
A double-acting door
shall be provided with a view panel of not less than
200 square inches (0.13 m2).
Revolving doors shall comply with the following:
- Revolving doors shall comply with BHMA A156.27 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Each revolving door shall be capable of breakout in accordance with BHMA A156.27 and shall provide an aggregate width of not less than 36 inches (914 mm).
- A revolving door shall not be located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the foot or top of stairways or escalators. A dispersal area shall be provided between the stairways or escalators and the revolving doors.
- The revolutions per minute (rpm) for a revolving door shall not exceed the maximum rpm as specified in BHMA A156.27. Manual revolving doors shall comply with Table 1010.1.4.1(1). Automatic or power-operated revolving doors shall comply with Table 1010.1.4.1(2).
- An emergency stop switch shall be provided near each entry point of power or automatic operated revolving doors within 48 inches (1220 mm) of the door and between 24 inches (610 mm) and 48 inches (1220 mm) above the floor. The activation area of the emergency stop switch button shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter and shall be red.
- Each revolving door shall have a side-hinged swinging door that complies with Section 1010.1 in the same wall and within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the revolving door.
- Revolving doors shall not be part of an accessible route required by Section 1009 of this code and Chapter 11 of the California Building Code.
[BE] TABLE 1010.1.4.1(1)
MAXIMUM DOOR SPEED MANUAL REVOLVING DOORS
| REVOLVING DOOR MAXIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER (FT-IN) | MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REVOLVING DOOR SPEED (RPM) |
| 6-0 | 12 |
| 7-0 | 11 |
| 8-0 | 10 |
| 9-0 | 9 |
| 10-0 | 8 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
[BE] TABLE 1010.1.4(2)
MAXIMUM DOOR SPEED AUTOMATIC OR POWER-OPERATED REVOLVING DOORS
| REVOLVING DOOR MAXIMUM NOMINAL DIAMETER (FT-IN) | MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REVOLVING DOOR SPEED (RPM) |
| 8-0 | 7.2 |
| 9-0 | 6.4 |
| 10-0 | 5.7 |
| 11-0 | 5.2 |
| 12-0 | 4.8 |
| 12-6 | 4.6 |
| 14-0 | 4.1 |
| 16-0 | 3.6 |
| 17-0 | 3.4 |
| 18-0 | 3.2 |
| 20-0 | 2.9 |
| 24-0 | 2.4 |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
A revolving door used as a component of a means of egress shall comply with Section 1010.1.4.1 and the following three conditions:
- Revolving doors shall not be given credit for more than 50 percent of the minimum width or required capacity.
- Each revolving door shall be credited with a capacity based on not more than a 50-person occupant load.
- Each revolving door shall provide for egress in accordance with BHMA A156.27 with a breakout force of not more than 130 pounds (578 N).
A revolving door used as other than a component of a means of egress shall comply with Section 1010.1.4.1. The breakout force of a revolving door not used as a component of a means of egress shall not be more than 180 pounds (801 N).
Exception: A breakout force in excess of 180 pounds (801 N) is permitted if the collapsing force is reduced to not more than 130 pounds (578 N) when not less than one of the following conditions is satisfied:
- There is a power failure or power is removed to the device holding the door wings in position.
- There is an actuation of the automatic sprinkler system where such system is provided.
- There is an actuation of a smoke detection system that is installed in accordance with Section 907 to provide coverage in areas within the building that are within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of the revolving doors.
- There is an actuation of a manual control switch, in an approved location and clearly identified, that reduces the breakout force to not more than 130 pounds (578 N).
Violation of Section
1010.1.1, 1010.1.2, 1010.1.2.1, 1010.1.9, 1010.1.9.3 or
1010.1.9.11.1 shall be subject to penalties and minimum
fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and Table 109.4.
Violation of
Section 1013.1.1 shall be subject to penalties and minimum
fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and Table
109.4.
The Chief shall
have the authority to determine the floor level number
placed on the sign so as to standardize the signs installed
in stairways. Floor level numbers placed on such signs
shall conform to the Chief's specifications.
Violation of Sections
1023.9 through 1023.9.2 shall be subject to penalties and minimum fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and
Table 109.4.
In areas used for display of equipment,
booths, or similar uses, aisles shall be provided as follows:
- Areas containing less than 5,000 square feet (465 m2) of usable floor space shall be provided with 6 feet (1829 mm) wide aisles arranged so as not to exceed the distance of travel requirements of this section.
- Areas containing 5,000 to 30,000 square feet (465 m2 to 2787 m2) of usable floor space shall be provided with 8 feet (2438 mm) wide aisles arranged so as to not exceed the distance of travel requirements of this section.
- Areas containing more than 30,000 square feet (2787 m2) of usable floor space shall be provided with 10 feet (3048 mm) wide aisles arranged so as to not exceed the distance of travel requirements of this section.
- Aisles that are provided for the convenience of persons in attendance and are not required for exit purposes may be reduced below the required aisle width by 2 feet (610 mm).
Tables shall be
arranged so that the seating edges of adjacent tables are
not less than 54 inches (1370 mm) apart. Rectangular
tables arranged to accommodate seating on one side
only shall have not less than 36 inches (915 mm)
between adjacent table edges.
Violation of
Section 1031.2 shall be subject to penalties and minimum
fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and Table
109.4.
No person
shall wedge, block, obstruct, or otherwise cause or allow
the impairment of the operation of a fire assembly.
Any person in charge or control
of a building shall remove any block, wedge, or other device which is known by such person to be causing a
self-closing fire assembly door to remain in an open position.
Violation of Sections
1031.3 through 1031.3.4 shall be subject to penalties
and minimum fines as prescribed in Section 109.4.2 and
Table 109.4.