What Is the Meaning of the Term Occupant Load in the Building

What is the meaning of the term Occupant Load in the building code?

A) The amount of persons that enter a facility throughout a given day.
B) The square footage of a room which includes the walls, fixtures and people.
C) The amount of weight a building can hold in any one square foot measurement.
D) Occupancy load refers to the number of people permitted in a building at one time based on the building's floor space and function.