Fire Standards

I try to understand what the standard space Fire Marshals used to determine how many people can fit in a room or building. Also, what are the standards on who must comply with these rulesa Are non-profit excludeda I'm in Indiana. Thank you!

Most states adopt the national standard and fire safety codes for people with various modifications by law or agency rules. In Indiana, you have the following:

Indiana Code protection against fire:
Edition 2008 (CCI-675-22 IFPC) Based on: International Fire Code (2006 Edition) with Indiana amendments and NFPA documents.

Indiana additional fire safety rules:
(CCI-675-24 SFSR)

The International Fire Code provides formulas for a maximum occupancy according to a number of criteria, especially the type of construction (wood, brick, tent) and "means of egress," which means the speed at which people can out in a safe place, based on the number, size and location of doors and windows, walkways, hallways, stairways, etc., to the risks related to security.

There should be no exclusion for compliance with applicable health and safety in place to protect the public and any fire marshal to grant an exception should do so in limited circumstances where alternative security providing appropriate (for example, additional security officers on hand who are specifically trained in fire prevention, etc.).

Most counties to set their own state laws on the base. I'd call the permits and zoning specifications for your county

Check if Indiana adopted the IFC and IBC. The International Building Code and International Fire Code occupancy costs address is calculated in square feet of permanent space use of space or the fixed seating, booths and tables and chairs unconcentrated. Stages and platforms are also calculated. Then, it is limited by the number and size of exits and if the building as protection against fire sprinkler system. Not for profit are not exempt from safety. This is the norm, what happens in Indiana ... I do not know. Check with the competent authority. The building official may help as well. Blessings.