Separated Occupancy is defined as a multiple occupancy where the occupancies are separated by fire resistance-rated assemblies.

• A. Separated Occupancy
• B. Mixed Occupancy
• C. Residential Occupancy
• D. Point of Safety

Answer: (A)

Separated occupancy means two or more occupancies within a single structure are partitioned by fire-resistance-rated assemblies, forming distinct fire barriers that limit the spread of fire and smoke between occupancies. This separation allows each occupancy to be protected according to its own requirements and to maintain separate means of egress where needed, while sharing the same building. The statement matches the definition because it highlights the key feature: separation by fire-resistance-rated assemblies. A mixed occupancy describes occupancies that share spaces without such strict boundary lines, residential occupancy is simply a type of occupancy, and Point of Safety is not about how occupancies are separated.