Codeman,
Rather than give you our opinions, I will just give the facts and see if you have the same answer as one or the other of us.
We have a planned 9,000 square foot restaurant area (A2) that will have tables and chairs. The building is a self contained structure not attached to any other.
We are conflicting on these 3 items.
Occupant load?
Number of exits required?
Inches of exit width required?
Building is not sprinklered.