Feb 12, 2018 · The other stair is an open exit access stairway that leads to the first floor lobby. My question is this, the building code 92015 IBC) requires that I have 2 “Exits” off the 2nd floor but …

Apr 11, 2023 · All stairs are part of the exit access, and therefore must comply with IBC 1019 (a stair in the exit access = exit access stair). Per 1019 if a stair doesn't meet one of the …

Jan 18, 2016 · Not all stairs are part of an accessible means of egress and therefore not all stairs are required to have solid risers. The OP did not indicate if the exterior stairs are meeting the …

Oct 19, 2009 · Exit enclosures shall lead directly to the exterior of the building or shall be extended to the exterior of the building with an exit passageway conforming to the …

Nov 4, 2024 · 2021 IBC, 20017 ANSI 117.1: Given a door to an interior exit stair from a story. The stair is not an accessible means of egress. Is a maneuvering clearance required from inside …

Dec 15, 2023 · 2018 IBC. Given a 2 story building, VB, Sprinklered, assumed B occupancy. 2nd story has two exit stairs, one is an interior exit access stair, 2nd is a new proposed exterior exit …

Oct 18, 2009 · If the only stairs allowed were enclosed exit stairs, chapter 7 wouldn't refer to "stairs used as a component in the means of egress." So you need to scrutinize the chapter …

Feb 25, 2014 · 3 story building. 1st floor commercial with 2 stories R-2 above. Sprinkled. Current design has 2 open exit access stairs within the level 2 and 3 corridors providing egress from …

Dec 8, 2018 · The rated stairs are part of the EXIT a corridor rated or not is defined as part of the EXIT ACCESS. You cannot leave an exit and travel through an exit access to reach the EXIT …

Oct 19, 2009 · If the common path exceeds the maximum distance, then two exits or exit access doorways are required. Per Section 1007.1.1 (2015 IBC), "Where two exits, exit access …