IBC Means of Egress

Question 1

What is the minimum clear width required for a means of egress door under IBC Section 1010.1.1?

Accepted Answer

32 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7 feet 6 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 10

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Exit lobby

Answer

The three components are exit access, exit, and exit discharge; an exit lobby is not a defined component of the means of egress system.

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