Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably seen the occupancy load limit of buildings dozens, if not hundreds of times. The main reason why we can say that with confidence is that for most businesses, their building’s occupancy load limits are required to be posted in a public location. So, if you’re at a restaurant, for example, you’ll likely see a framed piece of paper near the entry door that states how many people can occupy the building at one time.
Occupancy load limits are not just for commercial buildings, however. Some condos and townhouses have occupancy load limits, particularly to avoid potential issues with the structure of a building, like a collapsing deck or something similar. While there are governmental regulatory agencies that may enforce this number, it may also be enforced or reduced by a homeowners association. It’s true that an occupancy load limit may not affect your day-to-day life, but it’s not a bad idea to make sure you’re at least aware of what the number is.
