Interactive calculator for means of egress using 2024 IBC Section 1005, Table 1020.3, and Section 1010.1.1 for doors.

Oct 16, 2009 · Chapter 1 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) establishes the foundation for how the code is applied, enforced, and interpreted. It outlines the scope, purpose, and administrative …

Dec 23, 2020 · 2021 IBC Section 1006.2.1 requires that two exit or exit access doorways shall be provided to any space if the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel exceeds the …

Oct 16, 2009 · Do you agree with the following interpretation and summary of this important section? Definition and Scope of Group E Occupancies: Group E occupancy primarily involves buildings or …

Mar 31, 2021 · 2018 IBC 1009.2.1 says, "In buildings where a required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge, not less than one required accessible means of …

May 1, 2024 · Is there any requirement in the IBC that 2 story buildings with 3000 sf or larger floor plates require an elevator? I cannot find anywhere that even says when an elevator is required other than …

Oct 16, 2009 · A recent code interpretation provides critical guidance on whether exhaust ducts are permitted to penetrate fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies in multi-family residential buildings. …

Oct 5, 2023 · The IBC definition of "building": [A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy. Since this canopy doesn't appear to be an extension of the …

1024.1 Exit passageways. Exit passageways serving as an exit component in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. An exit passageway shall not be used for any …

Apr 18, 2021 · I'm an architect who unfortunately doesn't get a lot of new commercial construction projects so it's been a while since I had to calculate allowable area. I use the NJ Edition of the 2018 …