What is an "occupant load factor"?

What is an "occupant load factor"?

• A. The amount of floor area allocated per person, used to calculate occupant load and affect egress and safety requirements.
• B. The number of exits required for a given occupancy.
• C. The height of the ceiling in a room.
• D. The degree of occupancy classification (retail, factory, etc.)

Answer: (A)