NFC 2020 2.7.1.4. Signs

[Care]

2.7.1.4. 1) In assembly occupancies with occupant loads exceeding 60 persons, the occupant load shall be posted in conspicuous locations near the principal entrances to the room or floor area.

I hardly ever notice this type of sign in assembly spaces (from waiting areas, restaurants etc.). Is this due to a AHJ not requiring it in all assembly spaces?

Thanks!

 

[Mac Moonfire]

I concur, same here.
Moving forward, for new buildings of tenant improvements, I do call it for:
- If a floor area or part thereof has been designed for an occupant load other than that determined from Table 3.1.17.1., a permanent sign indicating that occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location. 3.1.17.1.(2)
- A2 classifying as D for a max occupant load of 30. 3.1.2.7.
Hope it helps

 

[tmurray]

I'd say this is from poor enforcement.

We see it a fair amount here in NB, but it is mostly from our provincial Office of the Fire Marshal.

 

[Inspector Gadget]

I've required it. However, I've done so under NBC, not NFC when
a) the designer has designed to a lesser occupant load [in one case to avoid a whackton of washrooms; design was based on staff present in a processing facility, not the crude occupant load]
b) Alternative Solution based emergency exit times based on a specific occupant load, not to be exceeded.

I have a private educational facility on the go, and it will require signs under NFC.

 

[Plumb-bob]

I have had several projects that have declared a lesser occ. load to avoid costly design requirements, and have required the sign be posted prior to occupancy.