[Adopted 10-3-1988 as Sec. 8-1-9 of the 1988 Code[1]]
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Editor's Note: Amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
In calculating the aggregate width of exits, the capacity of buildings shall be established as follows:
(1) 
Stores, first floor and basement: 30 square feet per person.
(2) 
Stores, second floor and above: 60 square feet per person.
(3) 
Dining rooms, cafes, taverns, etc.: 10 square feet per person.
(4) 
Places of seated assemblage: seven square feet per person.
(5) 
Warehouses: 300 square feet per person.
(6) 
Factories and offices: 75 square feet per person.
B. 
The above figures are based on the net area of each occupied space.
In all buildings of this classification, where 50 or more persons are accommodated on any floor above the second notices shall be prominently displayed stating the maximum number of persons on each floor for whom stairways and other exits have been provided. Such notices shall be placed in full view on each floor.
A. 
The following table includes various types of occupancy within the scope of this article, together with the method to be used in determining the capacity.
B. 
No greater number of persons than the number thus established shall be permitted in any theater or assembly hall.
Use or Occupancy
Basis of Capacity
(square feet per person)
Arenas and field houses
4 (use seated areas only)
Assembly halls, with stage
7
Banquet halls
10
Churches (auditoriums)
7
Churches (dining rooms)
10
Dance halls
10
Dining rooms
10
Gymnasiums
6 (for seated space)
15 (for unseated space)
Lecture halls
7
Lodge halls
6 (for seated space)
15 (for unseated space)
Skating rinks
15
Theaters
7
Theater lobbies
7
C. 
The capacity of theaters and theater lobbies must be combined to determine the theater capacity.
D. 
Every theater or assembly hall having movable seats shall display a sign stating the maximum number of persons permitted by code.
(1) 
The sign shall be placed in a conspicuous place at the main entrance to each theater or assembly hall.
(2) 
The sign shall have the following wording: "Limit (number) Persons." The maximum number of persons shall be determined by the capacity as permitted by Subsection B above. The lettering shall be white on a dark background. The letters shall be not less than 1 1/2 inches in height and the number shall be not less than three inches in height.