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Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
Occupancy Classification and Use
Chapter 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use
Chapter 5
General Building Heights and Areas
Chapter 6
Types of Construction
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 8
Interior Finishes
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 11
Accessibility
Chapter 12
Interior Environment
Chapter 13
Energy Efficiency
Chapter 14
Exterior Walls
Chapter 15
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Chapter 16
Structural Design
Chapter 17
Special Inspections and Tests
Chapter 18
Soils and Foundations
Chapter 19
Concrete
Chapter 20
Aluminum
Chapter 21
Masonry
Chapter 22
Steel
Chapter 23
Wood
Chapter 24
Glass and Glazing
Chapter 25
Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and Plaster
Chapter 26
Plastic
Chapter 27
Electrical
Chapter 28
Mechanical Systems
Chapter 29
Plumbing Systems
Chapter 30
Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 31
Special Construction
Chapter 32
Encroachments Into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33
Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34
Existing Buildings and Structures
Chapter 35
Referenced Standards
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Chapter 10

Means of Egress

International Building Code 2024

[F] 1001.1 Scope

Section 1001.1 — Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1002.1 Definitions

Section 1002.1 — Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1003.1 Applicability

Section 1003.1 — Applicability. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1003.2 Ceiling Height

Section 1003.2 — Ceiling Height. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1003.3 Protruding Objects

Section 1003.3 — Protruding Objects. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1003.4 Floor Surface

Section 1003.4 — Floor Surface. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1003.5 Elevation Change

Section 1003.5 — Elevation Change. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1004.1 Design Occupant Load

Section 1004.1 — Design Occupant Load. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1004.2 Areas Without Fixed Seating

Section 1004.2 — Areas Without Fixed Seating. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1004.3 Posting of Occupant Load

Section 1004.3 — Posting of Occupant Load. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1004.5 Occupant Load — Outdoor Areas

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Section 1004.5Occupant Load — Outdoor Areas. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1005.1 Minimum Required Egress Width

Section 1005.1 — Minimum Required Egress Width. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1005.2 Door Encroachment

Section 1005.2 — Door Encroachment. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1006.1 General — Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways

Section 1006.1 — General — Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1006.2.1 Minimum Number of Exits

Section 1006.2.1 — Minimum Number of Exits. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1006.3 Single Exits

Section 1006.3 — Single Exits. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1006.3.1 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration

Section 1006.3.1Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1007.1 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration

Section 1007.1Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1009.1 Stairways

Section 1009.1 — Stairways. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1009.3 Stairway Width

Section 1009.3 — Stairway Width. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1009.4 Stair Treads and Risers

Section 1009.4 — Stair Treads and Risers. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1010.1 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles

Section 1010.1 — Doors, Gates and Turnstiles. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1010.2 Door Swing (CA Amendment)

AMENDED
Section 1010.2 — Door Swing (CA Amendment). This is a local jurisdiction amendment that modifies the base code requirements. Check the amendment details for specific changes applicable to your project location. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1010.3 Door Opening Force

Section 1010.3 — Door Opening Force. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1010.7 Thresholds

Section 1010.7 — Thresholds. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.1 Stairways

Section 1011.1 — Stairways. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.11 Handrails

Section 1011.11 — Handrails. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.2 Width and Capacity

Section 1011.2 — Width and Capacity. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.3 Headroom

Section 1011.3 — Headroom. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.5 Stairway Treads and Risers

Section 1011.5 — Stairway Treads and Risers. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1011.7 Stairway Construction

Section 1011.7 — Stairway Construction. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1012.1 Ramps

Section 1012.1 — Ramps. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1012.2 Slope

Section 1012.2 — Slope. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1012.3 Cross Slope

Section 1012.3 — Cross Slope. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1012.6 Ramp Landings

Section 1012.6 — Ramp Landings. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1014.1 General — Handrails

Section 1014.1 — General — Handrails. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1014.2 Height

Section 1014.2 — Height. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1014.3 Handrail Graspability

Section 1014.3 — Handrail Graspability. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1015.1 Guards Required

Section 1015.1 — Guards Required. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1015.2 Where Required

Section 1015.2 — Where Required. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1015.3 Guard Height (CA Amendment)

AMENDED
Section 1015.3Guard Height (CA Amendment). This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1015.4 Opening Limitations — Guards

Section 1015.4 — Opening Limitations — Guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1020.1 Corridors

Section 1020.1 — Corridors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1020.2 Width and Capacity — Corridors (NY Amendment)

AMENDED
Section 1020.2 — Width and Capacity — Corridors (NY Amendment). This is a local jurisdiction amendment that modifies the base code requirements. Check the amendment details for specific changes applicable to your project location. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1020.3 Dead Ends — Corridors

Section 1020.3 — Dead Ends — Corridors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1022.1 Exit Enclosures

Section 1022.1Exit Enclosures. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1023.1 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps

Section 1023.1 — Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1023.2 Construction — Exit Stairways

Section 1023.2 — Construction — Exit Stairways. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1023.3 Opening Protectives — Exit Stairways

Section 1023.3 — Opening Protectives — Exit Stairways. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1028.1 General — Assembly

Section 1028.1 — General — Assembly. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1030.1 General — Emergency Escape and Rescue

Section 1030.1 — General — Emergency Escape and Rescue. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1030.2 Minimum Size

Section 1030.2 — Minimum Size. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 1030.3 Maximum Height From Floor

Section 1030.3 — Maximum Height From Floor. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.