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453.5.5.1 "Exterior Courtyard"

2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.5 Definitions > 453.5.5 Courtyard > 453.5.5.1 "Exterior Courtyard"
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is a courtyard that is not roofed, has a minimum width of 40 feet (1219 mm) and has an opening a minimum width of 40 feet (1219 mm) with no obstructions or fencing, on at least one end.
An exterior courtyard may be considered exterior space and used for exiting of adjacent spaces. For an exterior courtyard with an opening between 40 feet (1219 mm) and 60 feet wide (18 288 mm), the building walls and wall openings must meet the requirements of Florida Building Code, Building Tables 601 and 602 and the maximum travel distance to the courtyard opening/exit shall not exceed 150 feet (45 720 mm) from any point within the courtyard. If the minimum courtyard width exceeds 60 feet (18 288 mm), the travel distance to a courtyard opening/exit may exceed 150 feet (945 720 mm).

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453.5.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, "Exterior Courtyard"
is provided for by means of doors or gates from the courtyard. An exterior courtyard may be considered exterior space and used for exiting of adjacent ...
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453.5.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, "Exterior Courtyard"
) with no obstructions or fencing, on at least one end. An exterior courtyard may be considered exterior space and used for exiting of adjacent spaces. For an exterior ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.5 Definitions > 453.5.5 Courtyard > 453.5.5.1 "Exterior Courtyard"
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"Exterior courtyard" is a courtyard which is not roofed, has a minimum width of 40 feet (1219 mm), and has an opening a minimum width of 40 feet ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.5 Definitions > 453.5.5 Courtyard > 453.5.5.1
453.5 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Definitions
) with no obstructions or fencing, on at least one end. An exterior courtyard may be considered exterior space and used for exiting of adjacent spaces. For ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.5 Definitions
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