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Section 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 10 Means of Egress > 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
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1007.1 General

ILLUSTRATION
Exits, exit access doorways, and exit access stairways and ramps serving spaces, including individual building stories, shall be separated in accordance with the provisions of this section.

1007.1.1 Two Exits or Exit Access Doorways

ILLUSTRATION
Where two exits, exit access doorways, exit access stairways or ramps, or any combination thereof, are required from any portion of the exit access, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between them. Interlocking or scissor stairways shall be counted as one exit stairway.
Exceptions:
  1. 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 along the shortest direct line of travel within the corridor.
  2. 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 shall be not less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.

1007.1.1.1 Measurement Point

The separation distance required in Section 1007.1.1 shall be measured in accordance with the following:
  1. The separation distance to exit or exit access doorways shall be measured to any point along the width of the doorway.
  2. The separation distance to exit access stairways shall be measured to the closest riser.
  3. The separation distance to exit access ramps shall be measured to the start of the ramp run.

1007.1.2 Three or More Exits or Exit Access Doorways

ILLUSTRATION
Where access to three or more exits is required, not less than two exit or exit access doorways shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of Section 1007.1.1. Additional required exit or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available.

1007.1.3 Remoteness of Exit Access Stairways or Ramps

Where two exit access stairways or ramps provide the required means of egress to exits at another story, the required separation distance shall be maintained for all portions of such exit access stairways or ramps.

1007.1.3.1 Three or More Exit Access Stairways or Ramps

Where more than two exit access stairways or ramps provide the required means of egress, not less than two shall be arranged in accordance with Section 1007.1.3.

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Section 1007 Means of Egress, Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
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Building Code 2021 of Illinois > 10 Means of Egress > 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
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Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 10 Means of Egress > 1007 Exit and Exit Access Doorway Configuration
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1007.1.3 Means of Egress, Remoteness of Exit Access Stairways or Ramps
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