IBC Means of Egress 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum clear width required for a means of egress door under IBC Section 1010.1.1?
- 28 inches
- 32 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 44 inches
Correct answer: 32 inches
IBC Section 1010.1.1 requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches for means of egress doors.
Question 2: What is the minimum ceiling height required throughout a means of egress under IBC Section 1003.2?
- 6 feet 8 inches
- 7 feet
- 7 feet 6 inches (Correct answer)
- 8 feet
Correct answer: 7 feet 6 inches
IBC Section 1003.2 requires a minimum ceiling height of 7 feet 6 inches in all portions of a means of egress.
Question 3: Under IBC Section 1020.2, what is the minimum width of a corridor serving an occupant load of 50 or more persons?
- 36 inches
- 44 inches (Correct answer)
- 48 inches
- 60 inches
Correct answer: 44 inches
IBC Section 1020.2 requires corridors serving an occupant load of 50 or more to have a minimum width of 44 inches.
Question 4: Which IBC chapter contains the primary requirements governing means of egress?
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10 (Correct answer)
- Chapter 11
Correct answer: Chapter 10
Chapter 10 of the IBC is dedicated entirely to means of egress, covering exit access, exits, and exit discharge.
Question 5: The means of egress system consists of three distinct components. Which of the following is NOT one of those components?
- Exit access
- Exit
- Exit discharge
- Exit lobby (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Exit lobby
The three components are exit access, exit, and exit discharge; an exit lobby is not a defined component of the means of egress system.
Question 6: Under IBC Section 1013.1, exit signs are required when a means of egress serves an occupant load of at least how many persons?
- 25
- 50 (Correct answer)
- 75
- 100
Correct answer: 50
IBC Section 1013.1 requires illuminated exit signs when a means of egress serves an occupant load of 50 or more persons.
Question 7: What is the maximum common path of egress travel permitted in an unsprinklered Group B (business) occupancy per IBC Table 1006.2.1?
- 50 feet
- 75 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
- 125 feet
Correct answer: 75 feet
IBC Table 1006.2.1 limits the common path of egress travel in an unsprinklered Group B occupancy to 75 feet.
IBC Means of Egress 1
What is the minimum clear width required for a means of egress door under IBC Section 1010.1.1?