IFC 2021 · Model

Chapter 10: Means Of Egress

47 sections in this chapter of the IFC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

1001.1 General Buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with a means of egress system as required by this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design, construction and arrangement of means of egress components required to provide an approved means of egress from structures and portions thereof. Sections 1003 through 1031 shall apply to new construction. Section 1032 shall apply to existing buildings.Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple…

  1. 1001.1General
  2. 1001.2Minimum requirements
  3. 1002.1Definitions
  4. 1003.1Applicability
  5. 1003.2Ceiling height
  6. 1003.3Protruding objects
  7. 1003.4Slip-resistant surface
  8. 1003.5Elevation change
  9. 1003.6Means of egress continuity
  10. 1004.1Design occupant load
  11. 1004.2Cumulative occupant loads
  12. 1004.3Multiple-function occupant load
  13. 1004.4Multiple occupancies
  14. 1004.5Areas without fixed seating
  15. 1005.1General
  16. 1005.2Minimum width based on component
  17. 1005.3Required capacity based on occupant load
  18. 1006.1Number of Exits
  19. 1006.2Egress from spaces
  20. 1006.3Egress from stories or occupied roofs
  21. 1006.3.4Single exits
  22. 1007.1General
  23. 1007.1.1Two exits or exit access doorways
  24. 1008.1Means of egress illumination
  25. 1008.2Illumination required
  26. 1008.2.1Illumination level under normal power
  27. 1009.1Accessible means of egress required
  28. 1009.2Continuity and components
  29. 1010.1Doors
  30. 1010.1.1Size of doors
  31. 1010.1.2Egress door types
  32. 1010.2Door operations
  33. 1010.3Special doors
  34. 1011.1General
  35. 1011.2Width and capacity
  36. 1011.5Stairways - Stair Treads and Risers
  37. 1012.1Scope
  38. 1013.1Exit signs
  39. 1013.2Low-level exit signs in Group R-1
  40. 1014.1Where required
  41. 1015.1General
  42. 1020.1Corridors
  43. 1023.1Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps
  44. 1024.1General
  45. 1030.1General
  46. 1031.1Emergency Escape and Rescue
  47. 1031.2Where required

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