Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.1004 Occupant Load

Section 1004 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

The maximum occupant load for the use of any occupancy shall be determined by Sections 57.1004.5.1.1.1 through 57.1004.5.1.1.2.

The Chief shall determine the maximum occupant load permitted for any assembly occupancy, or any portion of other occupancies used for assembly purposes, based upon the provisions of this chapter. The maximum occupant load shall not exceed the maximum occupant load designated in the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Department of Building and Safety, or in the absence of such certificate, the maximum occupant load

approved by the Chief.

To determine occupant load and exit requirements, floor plans shall be submitted to the Chief for the proposed occupancy. Such plans shall be drawn to scale and shall show all seats, tables, furnishings, equipment, and all aisles, cross aisles, and exit doorways in accordance with this chapter. An approved floor plan for the occupancy shall be on the premises and available for inspection by the Chief. The approval date on the floor plan shall coincide with the approval date on the posted occupant load sign.

No manager or person in control thereof shall admit to any assembly occupancy or premises a greater number of persons than that for which the exit facilities are designed or maintained or a greater number than the maximum occupant load stated as a condition of any permit required by Section 57.105.6.

Areas within a place of assemblage having multiple uses shall have the maximum number of occupants for each use posted.

The manager or person in control of any place of assemblage shall be responsible for maintaining the occupant load signs and floor plans.

The manager or person in control of any place of assemblage shall not permit more persons in attendance than that number of occupants shown on the approved occupant load sign.

A sign entitled “Occupant Load” shall be provided by the owner, manager, or person in control, or by the Department, subject to approval by the Chief, and shall contain the following information:

In accordance with Sections 57.1004.9 through 57.1004.9.4, of Chapter 5 of Article 7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. This assembly room or area is approved for the following use(s) and the maximum number of occupants shall not exceed that shown:

Use Number of Occupants Address of Occupancy Assembly Room Designation Date approved

The words on the sign designating occupant load, the use, and the number of occupants shall be in letters not less than 1/2-inch in height.

No manager or person in control of any assembly occupancy or premises shall allow an overcrowded condition to exist in that assembly occupancy or premises.

No person shall remain in any building or premises that is overcrowded when told to leave by the manager or person in control thereof or by any authorized enforcement officer.

No manager or person in control thereof shall allow the use of any room, building or premises without providing the exits required by this article, Titles 19 and 24, C.C.R., and Chapter 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Building Code).