Capacity Management Best Practices

Managing Venue Capacity Effectively

Capacity management ensures your venue operates safely and efficiently within legal occupancy limits.

Why Capacity Management Matters

• Legal Compliance: Fire codes and regulations set maximum occupancy
• Safety: Overcrowding creates hazards and emergency egress issues
• Experience: Proper capacity ensures comfortable customer experiences
• Revenue: Optimal capacity maximizes revenue without overcrowding

Digital Tally Counters

Modern digital solutions like WaitN's Tally Counter provide real-time capacity tracking:

• Instant counts accessible from any device
• Multiple counting stations synchronized
• Alerts when approaching capacity limits
• Historical data for trend analysis
• Offline mode for reliability

Implementation Tips

1. Know your legal occupancy limits
2. Train all staff on counting procedures
3. Set alert thresholds (e.g., 80%, 90%, 95%)
4. Review capacity data weekly to identify patterns
5. Adjust policies based on insights