WHAT’S AT STAKE?

MEANS OF EGRESS DEFINITION: A continuous and clear path from any occupied portion of a building to a public way, such as an outdoor sidewalk. A means of egress consists of three parts:

1. The exit access – path within the building that leads to an exit
2. The exit – doors to the outside, enclosed exit stairways, and horizontal exits
3. The exit discharge – the route from the exit to the public way

Part 1: The Exit Access When the IBC talks about “accessible,” it  means that somebody in a wheelchair can use whatever thing they are referring to. Therefore, an “accessible space” means that […]