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MEANS OF EGRESS

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Means of Egress Components - Discharge from Exits

The requirements for exit discharge are the following:
  • It discharges directly to the street, or to a yard, court, or other open space leading to the street
  • The discharge area, including the street, shall be large enough to accommodate all who leave the building from the exit
  • Stairs and other exits shall be so arranged as to make clear the direction of egress to the street. Exit stairs that continue beyond the floor of discharge shall be interrupted at the floor of discharge by partitions, doors, or other effective means.

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