Seating capacity

[5] The International Fire Code, portions of which have been adopted by many jurisdictions, is directed more towards the use of a facility than the construction.

[8] In motion picture venues, the "limit of seating capacity is determined by the maximal viewing distance for a given size of screen", with image quality for closer viewers declining as the screen is expanded to accommodate more distant viewers.

[10] Venues that may be leased for private functions such as ballrooms and auditoriums generally advertise their seating capacity.

Seating capacity is also an important consideration in the construction and use of sports venues such as stadiums and arenas.

Again, the maximum total number of people can refer to either the physical space available or limitations set by law.