Frequently-Asked Question FAQ #211

FAQ-211: Time limit for gathering of 20 people

Question: What is the time period for the 20 persons in an area? 20 people for 10 min/day, 20 people for 2 hours/day, 20 people for 8 hours/day?

Answer: If a building or outside area is typically or normally occupied by 20 or more people while in use, then the location is considered an identified site. The rule provides that operators can rely on information from local public officials with emergency response or planning responsibilities to make these determinations. Operators need not consider persons who merely pass through an area, since these persons are considered to be in transit and cannot truly be said to "occupy" the location.