What is the occupant load for the woodworking shop in the figure?

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What is the occupant load for the woodworking shop in the figure?
A . 3 people
B . 7 people
C . 10 people
D . 15 people

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Answer: B

Explanation:

To determine the occupant load for the woodworking shop, we use the standard occupant load factor provided in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. For an industrial occupancy like a woodworking shop, the typical occupant load factor is 100 square feet per person. The shop is 750 square feet (69.7 square meters), so dividing the total area by 100 square feet per person gives an occupant load of 7.5, which rounds down to 7 people.