30 Egress
The place or means of going out; exit.
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Clearly marked exit signs must follow local building regulations prior to building occupancy.
Codes and standards that regulate a building’s means of egress system will vary depending on the use of the particular building, area, or room, and can be complicated. Egress means exit and is an important part of all building codes for the safety of the occupants.
Some of these requirements include (but are not limited to) the following determining maximum occupant load depending on the number of exits; determining direction of door swings (typically out) based on maximum occupant load; doors that require panic hardware; the location ...
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