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  1. Require distance between exits... | The Building Code Forum

    Oct 19, 2009 · This will determine whether or not if a CPET exceeds the maximum distance by assuming the other doorway does not exist. If one of those distances does not exceed the CPET …

  2. Where interior exit stairways or ramps are interconnected by a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated corridor conforming to the requirements of Section 1020, the required exit separation shall be measured …

  3. Demystifying the Common Path of Egress Travel Distance from the IBC

    Learn what the “common path of egress travel distance” means under the IBC, how it’s measured, code-based limits, and design considerations for building safety.

  4. Escape Route Calculator | Egress Width, Travel Distance & Exit Planning

    Enter the measured distance from the most remote point in the space to the nearest exit. The calculator will compare this against code maximums for your building type.

  5. How to Calculate How Many Exit Doors Your Building Needs (and …

    Apr 16, 2025 · When it comes to fire and life safety, the question of how many exit doors a building needs isn't as straightforward as it might seem. Egress requirements are based on several …

  6. Spark Notes: Multiple Exits - SGH

    Aug 1, 2025 · In many instances, having more than one exit is not only recommended, but required by code. Two factors determine when multiple exits are required: occupant load and common path of …

  7. NUMBER OF EXITS CALCULATION IN BUILDINGArchi-Monarch

    The number of exits required in a building depends on various factors such as the occupancy type, the size of the building, the number of floors, and the distance between the exits.

  8. Measuring Exit Access Travel Distances - Code Red Consultants

    Oct 10, 2022 · The exit access configuration within a building is impacted by multiple code requirements to ensure that occupants can safely reach an exit and continue to the exit discharge.

  9. The Ontario Building Code | Distance between Exits

    The Ontario Building Code | Distance between Exits 3.4.2.3. Distance between Exits (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the least distance between two required exits from a floor area shall be, (a) …

  10. Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the separation distance of the exit doors or exit access doorways shall not be …