What Occupancy Classification Is a Grocery Store? Building Occupancy Classifications
Group M: Retail Stores Includes groceries, clothing, and gas stations Group R: Buildings with Sleeping Rooms Not for institutional or residential code use Occupant load and design considerations: Convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Sheetz average 2,400 square feet Big box stores like Walmart and Target have large footprints Grocery stores belong to Group M for … Read more