Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 376.05

Current through August 26, 2024
Section SPS 376.05 - Capacity of buildings
(1) In calculating the aggregate width of exits, the capacity of buildings shall be established as follows:
(2) In wholesale mercantile establishments and warehouses, by the maximum number of persons employed therein plus an equal number of customers.
(3) In retail establishments, the capacity shall be determined by allowing one person per 100 square feet of gross floor area, excluding elevators and stairways, and no greater number of persons shall be permitted therein.
(4) In cafes, restaurants and taverns the capacity shall be based on 10 square feet of net floor area per person.
(5) In factory and office buildings, the capacity shall be determined by allowing one person per 75 square feet of net floor area in each occupied space.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 376.05

1-2-56; renum., Register, September, 1974, No. 225, eff. 10-1-74.