A room or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy.
Does this mean if a gym in a school meets the criteria for an Assembly (A) occupancy group (recreation, greater than 50 people or 750 SF in area), then either…
a) the gym is considered an Assembly (A) occupancy group but not a “separate occupancy”?
or
b) the gym should be treated as a large Educational (E) occupancy group like most other rooms in a school?
If the answer is a) what is a “non-separated occupancy”? Does this mean only fire separation is not required between the gym and other classrooms, or are there other requirements to qualify as a “non-separated” room?
Any clarifications on this will be welcomed