- 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 selling merchandise
- Grocery store sections include delis, bakeries, coffee shops, floral, and meat
- Group A-3: Religious rooms with less than 100 people
- Group E: Day cares with more than 5 children over age 2
Occupancy Group Examples:
- Factory Group F: Paper mills
- Building Group R-3: Group A, B, or M activities in a museum
Occupancy Rate Calculation:
- Number of units rented / number available * 100