Hospitality · Venue capacity
What's the honest capacity of this space?
Take the square footage, subtract stage, dance floor, and back-of-house, apply the per-person factor for the seating style you're using - get max legal, comfortable, and recommended capacities.
Max legal
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fire code ceiling
Comfortable
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room feels full
Recommended
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flow + service
The math
Confirm with your local fire marshal. This is the industry rule-of-thumb formula. Your specific building has an occupant load posted by the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) - that number is legally binding. Also consider service ratios: one server per 25 guests for plated dinner, one bartender per 75 for open bar.
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