Chapter 10 - Means of Egress Flashcards
What is the minimum ceiling height for a means of egress?
Not less than 7 feet
How far are handrails permitted to protrude from the wall?
4 1/2 inches
What must remain free of obstructions?
The path of egress travel
What shall be illuminated at all times when a building is occupied?
The means of egress, including the exit discharge.
In the event of a power failure, what shall an emergency electrical system automatically illuminate?
- Aisles
- Corridors
- exterior egress components
- Interior exit discharge elements
- Exterior landings
To be considered a means of egress, what is the minimum width of a stairway between handrails?
48 inches
What is the m minimum clear width of an egress door?
32 inches
How shall doors swing when serving a room or area containing an occupant load of more than 50 people?
In the direction of egress travel.
What force is required for pushing or pulling open interior swinging egress doors?
Shall not exceed 5 pounds.
How shall egress doors be readily openable from the egress side?
Without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort
Between what height door shall operating devices be installed above the finished floor?
34 to 48 inches
What devices are not permitted to be used on egress doors?
Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts
How shall interior stairway means of egress doors be operble?
From both sides, without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
How shall exits and exit access doors be marked?
By an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel.
What is the minimum width of exit passageways? What is the exception?
44 inches.
Except serving an occupant load of less than 50 -than 36 inches in width.
