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NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms

PEAK Transients--What makes for PEAK? Not TOTALLY Occupied?

When calculating the PEAK transients, do we need to plan for every assembly space, every classroom, every office, every etc. completely and fully-occupied? What if the facility will NEVER be used like this? Do we have some room to be reasonable (but fair--no gerrymandering, of course) and "imagine" a more reasonable peak occupancy? I am sure the owner can document this in a letter to make the intent clear. What are your thoughts? Thanks very much!

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Wed, 02/08/2012 - 21:31

No, "total occupancy" or code occupancy is not necessary here. It's up to the project team to define reasonable assumptions about how full the building is likely to be, which are often based on enrollment/ attendance/ customer assumptions made during the project palnning or programming. A letter, program, or planning document should suffice.

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