Adopts With Amendments
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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[F] 1004.5 Occupant Load — Outdoor Areas
AMENDED
Section 1004.5 — Occupant 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[F] 1006.3.1 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
Section 1006.3.1 — Exit 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.
[F] 1007.1 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
Section 1007.1 — Exit 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[F] 1015.3 Guard Height (CA Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 1015.3 — Guard 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[F] 1022.1 Exit Enclosures
Section 1022.1 — Exit Enclosures. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.