Means of Egress Flashcards

According to IBC Table 1005.1, what is the minimum width per occupant (egress capacity factor) for stairways?

Answer: 0.3 inch per occupant

IBC Table 1005.1 assigns a factor of 0.3 inch per occupant for stairways, which is higher than the 0.2 inch per occupant factor for level egress components.

What is the maximum exit access travel distance permitted in a fully sprinklered Group A (assembly) occupancy per IBC Table 1017.2?

Answer: 250 feet

IBC Table 1017.2 permits a maximum travel distance of 250 feet in a sprinklered Group A occupancy.

When two exit access doorways are required from a room, IBC Section 1007.1.1 requires they be separated by at least what fraction of the room's maximum overall diagonal dimension?

Answer: One-half

IBC Section 1007.1.1 requires the two doorways to be separated by not less than one-half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the room.

What is the maximum dead-end corridor length permitted in a non-sprinklered building under IBC Section 1020.4?

Answer: 20 feet

IBC Section 1020.4 limits dead-end corridors in non-sprinklered buildings to 20 feet; sprinklered buildings may extend to 50 feet.

What is the minimum illumination level at the floor of a means of egress required by IBC Section 1008.2.1?

Answer: 1 foot-candle

IBC Section 1008.2.1 requires a minimum illumination level of 1 foot-candle measured at the floor level throughout the means of egress.

How many exits are required for a story with an occupant load between 501 and 1,000 persons in a Group M (mercantile) occupancy per IBC Table 1006.3.3?

Answer: 3

IBC Table 1006.3.3 requires 3 exits for a Group M occupancy story with an occupant load between 501 and 1,000 persons.

What is the maximum common path of egress travel permitted in a fully sprinklered Group B (business) occupancy per IBC Table 1006.2.1?

Answer: 100 feet

IBC Table 1006.2.1 allows a maximum common path of 100 feet in a sprinklered Group B occupancy, compared to 75 feet without sprinklers.