Egress and Exiting Requirements

Question 1

Egress door Width

Answer 1

36 inches with clear width of 32 inches min. ; 80 in min. height; 48 in max. width of swinging doors

Question 2

Egress doors req

Answer 2

• must be pivoted or side-hinged
• must swing in the direction of travel when > 50 occupant load or group H occupancy.
• must not swing into a required path by > 7 in
• doors can be recessed to avoid this issue

Question 3

Exit requirements

Answer 3

• 1 exit ( up to max. occupant load )
• 2 exits ( more than max. occupant load )
• 4 exits ( more than 1000 occupants )

Question 4

Exit doors distances

Answer 4

• 1/2 - non-sprinklered bldg ( of max. overall diagonal dimension )
• 1/3 - sprinklered bldg
• 3 or more exits are required : 2 must follow the half diagonal rule

Question 5

High rise bldgs

Answer 5

required to have:

• Automatic sprinkler system
• Smoke detectors and alarms
• Communication systems at areas of refuge
• Central control stations for fire department use
• Smoke control for exit stair enclosures
• Standby power systems

Question 6

Corridor and stairway requirements

Answer 6

Occupant load
x0.3 –> stairways
x0.2 –> corridors and other egress components
If a greater width is specified in the code, the larger number must be used