Means of Egress · IBC 2021 §1027.5

Exterior Exit Stairway Fire Separation Distance

Plan to scale: exterior exit stairways and ramps need 10 ft to lot lines and other building portions, measured at right angles from the stair edge; 5 ft for R-3 dwelling unit stairs.. Referenced to IBC 2021 §1027.5.

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