Roof Access and Egress Article | The Building Code Forum
2009年10月20日 · IFC 504.3 Stairway access to roof. New buildings four or more stories in height, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Section 1009.12.
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2013年10月17日 · The signage shall also state the story of, and the direction to, the exit discharge and the availability of roof access from the enclosure for the fire department. The sign shall be located 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the doors are in the open and closed positions.
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2016年3月2日 · It would be part of the exit access MEANS OF EGRESS. A continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building or structure to a public way. A means of egress consists of three separate and distinct parts: the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge. EXIT ACCESS.
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2009年10月17日 · 1011.12 Stairway to roof. In buildings four or more stories above grade plane, one stairway shall extend to the roof surface unless the roof has a slope steeper than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). Exception: Other than where required by Section 1011.12.1, in buildings without an occupied roof access to
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2018年12月26日 · I am working on a project where the owner prefers a stairway be provided to roof rather than ladder. We are looking into a roof access hatch that has a stair integrated with the hatch, but are running into some tight headroom clearances. I was curious if anyone knew of any exceptions for headroom? It is technically not a "means of egress".
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2009年10月20日 · What type of lock do you prefer to see on a door to an unoccupied roof? Here are some code excerpts for your reference: NFPA 101 – 2006 Edition: 7.2.1.5.8 If a stair enclosure allows access to the roof of the building, the door to the roof either shall be kept locked or shall allow re-entry from the roof. IBC-2003 and 2006: 1018.1 …
NFPA 54 - 9.4.3.4 Permanent lighting shall be provided at the roof …
2009年11月28日 · I believe it is assumed that the light will be on the roof so you can safely make it back to the access in the dark at night without falling through which is why the switch is to be located inside. The interior is typically lit anyway. Here is the section of NFPA 54 for fuel gas. 9.4.3.4 Permanent lighting shall be provided at the roof access.
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2017年2月15日 · The roof is about 13,000 square feet. I understand the door should swing in the direction of egress, but, an argument could be made that the occupant load of the roof is less than 50. Under section 1008.1.2, "doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a Group H occupancy."
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2022年2月14日 · I'm working on a 2-story single-family residence with a flat roof deck. Does this need full code-compliant stair access, or can I use a roof hatch with ladder? Or, does it depend if I permit it as an occupied roof deck (flooring, tables and chairs) vs.
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2021年11月9日 · Does this need full code-compliant stair access, or can I use a roof hatch with ladder? Or, does it depend if I permit it as an occupied roof deck (flooring, tables and chairs) vs. A/C equipment maintenance access? I'd prefer a steep stair with hatch access to avoid an enclosed stair & landing popup at the roof. Thanks