HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCCUPANCY LOAD LETTER - 19-00047 - 358 E 2nd S - Lincoln Elementary School - AdditionASSOCIATES
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Mr. Busby;
June 13, 2019
Madison School District #321
60 West Main St.
Rexburg, ID 83440
busby] (a,msd321. com
RE: Lincoln Elementary Gymnasium Occupant Load
As the addition of the gymnasium at Lincoln Elementary begins to move forward, I wanted to
bring the following to your attention.
As determined, the gymnasium will not have fire suppression sprinkler systems at this time. A
waterline is being brought into the new addition that will facilitate the installation of a future
suppression system throughout the building.
Until such time that the building receives an extensive remodel and the suppression system is
installed, the following condition applies to the gymnasium.
The primary function of the gymnasium is an ancillary/support of the education of students.
Therefore, the gymnasium is an "E" (education) occupancy. If and when the gymnasium is used
for non -school related activities, per the 2015 International Building Code, section 303.1.3, the
occupancy changes to an "A" (assembly) occupancy.
The implications of the above is that the maximum occupancy sign that will be posted within the
gymnasium will have two separate maximum occupancy numbers. The first number will be the
maximum occupants for school functions, such as assemblies, fall carnival, plays, and so forth,
which is 950 people.
For non -school functions such as a community craft fair and other non -school sponsored functions,
the occupancy limit is 300 people.
An example of the sign that will be posted is enclosed herein. Should you or the administration
have any questions regarding the maximum occupancy in the gymnasium please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
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