Occupancy Load - the total number of people permitted in a building or room at one time based on its intended use and floor area., Occupant Load Factor - A code-assigned value (square feet per person) used to calculate how many people can safely occupy a given space., Egress - A safe path or route for people to exit a building during an emergency., Means of Egress - The continuous, unobstructed path of exit travel from any point in a building to a public way (includes doors, corridors, stairs, and exits)., Exit Access - The portion of the egress route that leads from an occupied area to an exit., Exit Discharge - The portion of the exit system between the termination of the exit and the public way (e.g., a lobby or courtyard)., Travel Distance - The measured distance an occupant must travel from the most remote point of a space to the nearest exit., Egress Width - The required width of doors, corridors, or stairs that allows safe evacuation based on the number of occupants., Riser and Tread - The vertical (riser) and horizontal (tread) parts of a stair that determine its slope and safety., Landing - A flat platform between stair runs or at the top/bottom of a flight, required for safety and accessibility., Elevator Core - The central location in a building that houses elevators, stairways, and mechanical shafts for vertical circulation., Accessibility (ADA Compliance) - Design features that allow equal access for people with disabilities, including ramps, elevators, and proper door clearances., Exit Signage and Lighting - Required visual and illuminated guides that indicate and light the path to safety during emergencies.,

UNIT3 AIM 7 VOCABULARY PREVIEW OCCUPANCY LOAD

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