Means of egress can be defined as "a continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building or structure to a public way" [IBC]. This paper presents a new way to represent and check for means of egress compliance automatically (means of egress code compliance diagrams (...
The IBC includes a requirement for accessible spaces to be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress are required by Section 1015.1 or 1021.1 from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space shall be served by not less than...
“refuge area”, to gather while they continue their egress to exits downstream of the Horizontal Exit such as an exit stairway or exterior exit door. IBC 1026.4 prescribes requirements for calculating the required size of the refuge area necessary to accommodate the occupants already within...
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