A05 -- Places of Assembly (SI)

Assembly rooms are generally large, have relatively high ceilings, and are few in number for any given facility. They usually have a periodically high density of occupancy per unit floor area, as compared to other buildings, and thus have a relatively low design sensible heat ratio. This chapter summarizes some of the design concerns for enclosed assembly buildings. (Chapter 3, which covers general criteria for commercial and public buildings, also includes information that applies to public assembly buildings.) General Criteria Houses of Worship Auditoriums Arenas and Stadiums Convention and Exhibition Centers Fairs and Other Temporary Exhibits Atriums