1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance. Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006.2.1. The cumulative occupant load from adjacent rooms, areas or spaces shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004.2.
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. The number of exits from foyers, lobbies, vestibules or similar spaces need not be based on cumulative occupant loads for areas discharging through such spaces, but the capacity of the exits from such spaces shall be based on applicable cumulative occupant loads. |
| 2. Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with Section 407.4 of the International Building Code. |
| 3. Unoccupied mechanical rooms and penthouses are not required to comply with the common path of egress travel distance measurement. |
| 4. The common path of travel for fixed transit and passenger rail system stations shall be in accordance with Section 4901. |
1006.2.1.1 Three or more exits or exit access doorways. Three exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000. Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000.
EXCEPTION: | The number of required exits for fixed transit and passenger rail systems may be reduced by one at open stations. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 22-13-093, § 51-54A-1006, filed 6/14/22, effective 7/1/23.]