1005. MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING

1005 MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING Strike the Exceptions to Section 1005.3.1 of the International Fire Code in their entirety and insert new Exceptions to Section 1005.3.1 into the Fire Code in their place to read as follows: Exceptions: For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches (mm), of the means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by the stairway 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. 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. Facilities with outdoor smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 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. Strike the Exceptions to Section 1005.3.2 of the International Fire Code in their entirety and insert new Exceptions to Section 1005.3.2 into the Fire Code in their place to read as follows: Exceptions: For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches (mm), of means of egress components other than stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such component by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.15 inch (3.8 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. Facilities with smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029.6.2 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than 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. Facilities with outdoor smoke-protected assembly seating shall be permitted to use the capacity factors in Table 1029.6.3 indicated for level or ramped aisles for means of egress components other than stairways where the entire path for means of egress from the seating to the exit discharge is open to the outdoors. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6033 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Residential Code (2017), referred to as the “Residential Code,” consists of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (International Residential Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the Residential Code Supplement of 2017 (12-B DCMR). The International Residential Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/IRC2015. District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Residential Code Supplement of 2017 12-H DCMR § 1005