Under the main door weight limitation, how many passengers does the 1000-pound limit apply to?

• A. Two
• B. Four
• C. Six
• D. Eight

Answer: (B)

Weight limits at an exit are set to keep the door and surrounding structure safe during operation. To figure how many passengers the 1000-pound limit applies to at the main door, we use the standard weight assumed per person in load calculations. If that standard is 250 pounds per person, 1000 divided by 250 equals four, so up to four passengers may be at the main door before hitting the limit. If more people are present, the total load would exceed the door’s rating, which could affect door operation or safety. The other counts would require average weights that aren’t consistent with the standard assumptions.