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1015.1 Exits or Exit Access Doorways From Spaces

Building Code 2012 of South Holland, IL > 10 Means of Egress > 1015 Exit and Exit Access Doorways > 1015.1 Exits or Exit Access Doorways From Spaces
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Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where one of the following conditions exists:
  1. The occupant load of the space exceeds one of the values in Table 1015.1.
    Exceptions:
    1. In Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, one means of egress is permitted within and from individual dwelling units with a maximum occupant load of 20 where the dwelling unit is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
    2. Care suites in Group I-2 occupancies complying with Section 407.4.3.
  2. The common path of egress travel exceeds one of the limitations of Section 1014.3.
  3. Where required by Section 1015.3, 1015.4, 1015.5, or 1015.6.
Where a building contains mixed occupancies, each individual occupancy shall comply with the applicable requirements for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1004.1.

TABLE 1015.1
SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY
OCCUPANCYMAXIMUM OCCUPANT LOAD
A, B, E, F, M, U49
H-1, H-2, H-33
H-4, H-5, I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, R10
S29

1015.1.1 Three or More Exits or Exit Access Doorways

ILLUSTRATION
Three exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000. Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1,000.

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