Egress (means of egress)

Also called: means of egress · exiting

The continuous, protected path occupants travel to exit a building safely: exit access, the exit itself, and exit discharge. Requirements for travel distance, corridor width, door swing, and the number of exits are among the most frequently checked and most frequently violated parts of the building code.

Broader: Building code

Depends on: Occupancy classification

Related: Continuous compliance Rework

Architects

Why it matters

Egress is unforgiving because it is spatial: a late change to a corridor or stair does not stay local, it propagates through room layouts, door schedules, and rated assemblies. That makes egress the clearest example of why compliance issues are cheapest the moment they are created.

Also in Fundamentals: Building code IBC (International Building Code) ICC (International Code Council) AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) Jurisdiction Local amendments Occupancy classification Fire-resistance rating

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