AMA-Means of Egress
AMA-Means of Egress
AMA-Means of Egress
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Means of Egress System (Exit Staircase)
Why is
“Means of Egress “needed
in the building?
02 APRIL 2013
November 24 ,2012
Means of Egress System (Exit Staircase)
What does it mean “ Means of Egress”?
Means of Egress
Exit Access
Exit
Exit Discharge
Exit Access
Exit Door
Exit
Stair
Exit
Discharge
How to design Means of Egress in the building?
2.6 Means of Egress (MNBC Draft)
2.6.1 Means of Egress system
Occupant Load A
Occupant Load A + B
Occupant Load B
Fixed Seating
How many exits are needed from a room?
a. Measurement travel distance is from the guestroom door (or) residential unit door to
exit.
b. For travel distance in single staircase.
c. For travel distance to external corridor.
How to design Egress width?
2.6.8 Egress width
-The maximum width -6 feet 6 inches.
If exceed 6 feet 6 inches in width,
handrails shall be used.
Means of Egress System
Means of Egress System (Exit Staircase)
What are Exit Stairs?
External approach
External Corridor
- External Corridor
- External Exit Passage Way