Exam CFPE Topic 4 Question 76 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPE exam
Question #: 76
Topic #: 4
What is the occupant load for a 3,240 ft2 (301 m2) single story, retail bicycle shop?

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According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, the occupant load for a retail space is calculated by dividing the total floor area by the occupant load factor specified for the occupancy type. For mercantile occupancies (such as a retail bicycle shop), the occupant load factor is typically 30 square feet (2.8 square meters) per person.
Occupant Load = Total Area / Occupant Load Factor = 3,240 ft² / 30 ft² per person = 108 people Therefore, the occupant load for a 3,240 ft² (301 m²) single-story, retail bicycle shop is 108 people.

by Merle at Jul 02, 2026, 04:11 AM

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