Maximum Occupancy Limits for Assemblies


The occupancy limits listed below are based on the assumption that the room contains tables, chairs or other obstructions. The maximum occupancy limit may be higher depending upon the room configuration. If the room is configured without furniture or other obstructions, contact the Director of Environmental Health & Safety at ext. 2252 to to determine the maximum number of occupants.

NOTE: Connecticut State Law requires that for all gatherings of more than 50 persons, an announcement be made regarding evacuation procedures and the location of exits. It is the responsibility of the individual in charge of the event to ensure that occupancy limits are adhered to, and that the following fire safety announcement is made at the beginning of the event.

"Connecticut law requires that we point out the location of all emergency exits. There are ___ exits in this room, located (point out exits). In the event of an emergency, please exit the building in an orderly manner through the nearest exit."

Residential Halls

Occupancy Limit

Abbey House
Living/Dining Room49
Jane Addams
Dining Room49
Living Room49
Blackstone
Living Room
Katherine Blunt
Coffee Grounds80
Living Room49
Branford
Living Room
Burdick
Living Room49
358 Mohegan Ave (Earth House)
Living Room49
Freeman
Dining Room49
Living Room49
Hamilton
Living Room
Mary Harkness
"Meeting" Room78
Living Room49
Knowlton
Dining Room49
Living Room49
Lambdin
Living Room
Larrabee
Living Room
Lazarus
Living Room
Johnson
Living Room
Morrison
Living Room
Park
Living Room
Plant
Living Room
Smith
Dining Room88
Living Room49
Windham
Living Room49
Wright
Living Room

Non-Residential Assemblies

Occupancy Limit

Blaustein Humanities Center
Ernst Common Room100
Hood Dining74

College Center at Crozier-Williams

1941 Room (Rm 207)133
1962 Room (Rm 108)376
Alice Johnson Room (Rm 209)46
Dance Lab (Rm 205)49
Second Floor Dance Studio (Rm 206)
Martha Meyers Dance Studio (Rm 301 - Partition Open)362
Martha Meyers Dance Studio (Rm 301 - Partition Closed)205
Martha Meyers Dance Studio-West Studio (Rm 301 - Partition Closed)49
Cro's Nest128
The Hooded Cro (Bar)80
Cummings Art Center
John C. Evans Hall360*
Oliva Hall210*
2nd Floor Recital Hall (Rm )
1st Floor Recital Hall (Rm )81
Harkness Chapel
Main Sanctuary410
Choir Loft30
Harris Refectory
Main Dining Hall (includes Harris, Main Street and 1973 Room)1,000
Main Street East (Ann Johnson Room)49
Main Street West49
1973 Room112
Hillyer Hall
Tansill Theater204
Palmer Auditorium

Frank Loomis Auditorium

1,291*
Room 20269
Unity House
PepsiCo Room
* Fixed Seating