#1 CHALLENGE

MY TASK
TIPS
PLANS & SPECS
PROJECT NOTES
MY TASK

​​​YOU ARE A CONSULTING ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR LIFE SAFETY.
THE CHALLENGE: WHAT IS THE OCCUPANT LOAD FOR THIS PROJECT?
TIPS

​JUST LIKE THE REAL WORLD...
  • We are expected (and encouraged) to make good use of all resources available to us.
  • We are not only judged by getting the right answer, but also by how effective & efficient we are.
  • That said, it's better to be a little less effective than to be wrong.
  • If we don't know, ask.
  • We're not always given all the information we need.
  • It's better to ask for help than to assume and be wrong.
  • Some mistakes hurt, others not as much. The pain level of a mistake is not always in our control.
  • People are not always perfect. Always consider the source of the information.
  • Try your best, and forget the rest.
  • If we cheat, we only cheat ourselves. This workshop is designed to hone skill, not test our ability to copy someone else's results. Don't cheat yourself. Besides, there are cheat traps. That's all we'll say...
PLANS & SPECS

​PROPOSED PROJECT:
  • Cali's Cafe
PLANS: SPECIFICATIONS:
  • No specifications provided.
PROJECT NOTES

​PROJECT NOTES
  • This is a new construction project.
  • There is only one tenant in the building.
  • No other notes taken.

#2 REFERENCES

ARCHITECT
BUILDING OWNER
CONTRACTOR (GENERAL)
CONTRACTOR (SUB)
ENGINEER (CIVIL)
ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
ENGINEER (PLUMBING)
ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)
JURISDICTION (AHJ)
MY SUPERVISOR
MEYERFIRE UNIVERSITY
ARCHITECT
Code
Construction
Furniture
Occupancy
Rooms
Code
    What is the applicable building code?
Construction
    What is the construction type for this building?
Furniture
    Could I get a copy of the furniture plan?
Occupancy
    What is the building's occupancy type?
Rooms
    May I get a copy of the room names/uses?
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BUILDING OWNER
FURNITURE PLAN
ROOM NAMES
FURNITURE PLAN
    Can I get a copy of the furniture plan?
ROOM NAMES
    What are the room names and uses?
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CONTRACTOR (GENERAL)
OCCUPANT LOAD
OTHER PROJECTS
OCCUPANT LOAD
    Do you know the occupant load?
OTHER PROJECTS
    What has been the occupant load for similar projects?
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CONTRACTOR (SUB)
OCCUPANT LOAD
OTHER PROJECTS
OCCUPANT LOAD
    Do you know the occupant load?
OTHER PROJECTS
    What has been the occupant load for similar projects?
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ENGINEER (CIVIL)
CODE
WATER
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
WATER
    Are you providing a fire service for the sprinkler system to the building?
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ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
CODE
POWER
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
POWER
    Are you providing Emergency Power for the building?
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ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
CODE
COORDINATION
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
COORDINATION
    Do you have an occupant load for your HVAC calcuations?
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ENGINEER (PLUMBING)
CODE
COORDINATION
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
COORDINATION
    Is there any fire-resistance rated construction on this project?
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ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)
CODE
STRUCTURE
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
STRUCTURE
    Is there any fire-resistance rated construction on this project?
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JURISDICTION (AHJ)
CODE
GROSS / NET CALCULATION
OCC. LOAD FACTOR
OCCUPANT LOAD
CODE
    What is the applicable building code for your jurisdiction?
GROSS / NET CALCULATION
    Should I use Gross or Net occupant load factors for this project?
OCC. LOAD FACTOR
    Do you have any input for which occupant load factors to use for this project?
OCCUPANT LOAD
    What is the occupant load for this building?
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MY SUPERVISOR
    My Question: ​I need some guidance on this. How do I go about getting an occupant load?
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MEYERFIRE UNIVERSITY
    My Question: I could use some help here; how do I figure out an occupant load?
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#3 PROPOSED SOLUTION

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Note: just as in the real world, incorrect answers can sometimes be painful!
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