![]() Facilities with open-air assembly seating shall be permitted to the capacity factors in Section 1029.6.3 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open to the outdoors.Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029.6.2 indicated for stepped aisles for exit access or exit stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is provided with a smoke control system complying with Section 909.For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such stairways by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inch (5.1 mm) per occupant in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and an emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.Code development reminder: Code change proposals to sections preceded by the designation will be considered by the International Fire Code Development Committee during the 2019 ( Group B) Code Development Cycle. ![]() ![]() Chapter 10 of this code is duplicated in Chapter 10 of the International Fire CodeĀ® however, the International Fire Code contains one additional section on maintenance of the means of egress system in existing buildings. Special allowances for the unique requirements for assembly spaces ( Section 1029) and emergency escape and rescue openings ( Section 1030) complete the chapter. Chapter 10 is subdivided into four main sections: general (Sections 1003- 1015), exit access (Sections 1016- 1021), exit (Sections 1022- 1027) and exit discharge ( Section 1028). The means of egress protection requirements work in coordination with other sections of the code, such as protection of vertical openings (see Chapter 7), interior finish (see Chapter 8), fire suppression and detection systems (see Chapter 9) and numerous others, all having an impact on life safety.
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