IBC Means of Egress 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

0.3 inch per occupant

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

250 feet

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

One-half

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

1 foot-candle

Answer

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

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IBC Means of Egress 2