AI for Assembly Occupancy Compliance

Assembly occupancies (Group A in the IBC) have the most stringent egress requirements of any occupancy classification because they concentrate large numbers of people in a single space. AI compliance checking for assembly occupancy handles the occupant load calculations, exit capacity analysis, and assembly-specific fire protection requirements that make these buildings complex to design.

Occupant load calculation for assembly spaces depends on the use — concentrated seating with fixed chairs has a different load factor than standing areas, which differ from unconcentrated table-and-chair layouts. AI identifies the seating arrangement from the drawings, applies the correct load factor, and calculates the total occupant load for each assembly space. It then verifies that the exits serving each space have adequate capacity based on the door widths and corridor widths shown on the plans.

The fire protection requirements for assembly occupancies add another layer of complexity. Sprinkler requirements, fire alarm system requirements, emergency voice communication, and panic hardware on exit doors all vary based on the specific assembly use and occupant load. AI checks all of these requirements simultaneously and identifies which provisions apply based on the project's specific conditions.