Of the following groups, which is the largest family that could occupy a 675 sq ft house under the stated housing code?

• A. A mother, father, one infant age 2 months, three children ages 11, 14, 17, and a 78-year-old grandpa
• B. A mother, father, two children ages 5 and 7
• C. A single adult
• D. A mother, father, two infants and two toddlers

Answer: (A)

Occupancy limits are based on the dwelling’s size, ensuring there’s enough space and safe egress for everyone living there. For a 675 sq ft house, the code sets a maximum number of occupants allowed in the unit. When you count every person who would live there—parents, children, an infant, and an elderly grandparent—the group with seven people reaches that maximum. That makes it the largest family that could legally occupy the home under this size constraint. The other groups have fewer residents (four, one, or six), so they would also fit, but they’re not as large as the seven-person limit. Remember, all residents count toward the occupancy total, including infants and the elderly.