I suspect that the requirements for covered malls are based on empirical data.
I.e. the requirement for a lease plan and the prohibition on changing it without approval.
Or the limitation of the maximum OLF to 50. LIkewise the need to account for simultaneous occupancy in churches is based on empirical evidence.
Probably of the same sort as the requirement for consideration simultaneous occupancy of the food court and the rest of a covered mall building.
BTW, the leaseible area used for the annual "Pictures with Santa" should be included in the occupant load.
I.e. the requirement for a lease plan and the prohibition on changing it without approval.
Or the limitation of the maximum OLF to 50. LIkewise the need to account for simultaneous occupancy in churches is based on empirical evidence.
Probably of the same sort as the requirement for consideration simultaneous occupancy of the food court and the rest of a covered mall building.
BTW, the leaseible area used for the annual "Pictures with Santa" should be included in the occupant load.