MEANS OF EGRESS

Means of Egress Components - Egress Capacity and Occupant Load

The capacity of an exit is based on the exit width. When capacity has been determined for each means of egress, the projected occupant load for the means of egress must be calculated.

The capacity of means of egress shall be sufficient for occupant load of any space served.

Occupant load is the maximum number of persons that may be in a space at any time.

Capacity of the exits at a floor can be based on individual floor occupant loads (not additive).

Exit capacity must not decrease in direction of exit travel.

For additional information concerning egress capacity and occupancy load refer to the NFPA which has specific requirements for individual occupancies.

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