The St. Louis fire code regulations state that the maximum occupancy of a hospitality venue must not exceed the number of occupants allowed by the fire safety plan.
As businesses begin to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states and local governments have implemented maximum occupancy requirements for hotels, restaurants, bars, and event venues. These requirements are designed to ensure the safety of customers and employees by limiting the number of people in any given space. Here’s a look at the maximum occupancy requirements for each type of business.
Hotels are required to limit the number of guests in any given room or suite to no more than two people. Additionally, hotels must limit the number of people in common areas such as lobbies, restaurants, and pools to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for that space. For example, if a hotel lobby has a maximum occupancy of 100 people, the maximum number of people allowed in the lobby at any given time is 50.
Restaurants must limit the number of customers in any given space to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for that space. Additionally, restaurants must ensure that all tables are spaced at least six feet apart and that customers are not seated within six feet of each other. Restaurants must also limit the number of people in any given party to no more than six people.
Bars and nightclubs must limit the number of customers in any given space to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for that space. Additionally, bars and nightclubs must ensure that all tables are spaced at least six feet apart and that customers are not seated within six feet of each other. Bars and nightclubs must also limit the number of people in any given party to no more than six people.
Event venues must limit the number of guests in any given space to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for that space. Additionally, event venues must ensure that all tables are spaced at least six feet apart and that guests are not seated within six feet of each other. Event venues must also limit the number of people in any given party to no more than six people.
By following these maximum occupancy requirements, businesses can help ensure the safety of their customers and employees. It’s important to remember that these requirements are subject to change as the situation evolves, so it’s important to stay up to date on the latest guidelines.
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