HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR OCCUPANT LOAD RESTRICTIONS FOR BACK-ON-TRACK INDIANA
How do I determine the occupant load of my business in determining the Covid-19 restrictions as outlined by the Back-On-Track Indiana guidelines?
Multiplying the length by the width of your business and dividing by the Occupant load factor for your type of business will determine your normal occupant load. The normal occupant load multiplied by the Back-On-Track Indiana reduction percentage = Back-On-Track Indiana Occupant Load
Normal Occupant Load Factors
Restaurants, bars that serve food – the posted occupant load in the establishment. If the occupant load is not posted please contact the Lafayette Fire Department at LFD-FirePrevention@lafayette.in.gov or 765-807-1600 for assistance.
Bars and Nightclubs – the posted occupant load in the establishment. If the occupant load is not posted please contact the Lafayette Fire Department at LFD-FirePrevention@lafayette.in.gov or 765-807-1600 for assistance.
Retail Stores and commercial businesses-30
Professional Offices -100
Shopping Malls – The accumulative occupant load of all tenant spaces excluding anchor stores
Gyms & Fitness – 50
Bowling Alleys – 5 persons per lane and 7 for additional space
EXAMPLE-my retail store is 30 feet long x 30 wide, total square footage =900 / 30 = 30 occupant load
30 X 50% = 15 Back on Track Indiana occupant restriction
30 x 75% = 22 Back on Track Indiana occupant restriction
Please visit https://backontrack.in.gov/2348.htm for details on the provisions of Back On Track Indiana
Disclaimer: These are general occupant load calculations and may not reflect allowable occupant load by current Building Code requirements.
Anyone with questions with occupant load calculations may contact the Lafayette Fire Department for assistance.