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// CODE SNIPPET

1025.1 Horizontal Exits

NYC Building Code 2014 > 10 Means of Egress > 1025 Horizontal Exits > 1025.1 Horizontal Exits
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Horizontal exits serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. A horizontal exit shall not serve as the only exit from a portion of a building, and where two or more exits are required, not more than one-half of the total number of exits or total exit width shall be horizontal exits.

Exceptions:
  1. Horizontal exits are permitted to comprise two-thirds of the required exits from any building or floor area for occupancies in Group I-2.
  2. Horizontal exits are permitted to comprise 100 percent of the exits required for occupancies in Group I-3. At least 6 square feet (0.6 m2) of accessible space per occupant shall be provided on each side of the horizontal exit for the total number of people in adjoining compartments.

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Section 1021 Means of Egress, Horizontal Exits
Horizontal exits serving as an exit in a means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. A horizontal exit shall not serve ...
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Section 1025 Means of Egress, Horizontal Exits
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706.3.4 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, Horizontal Exit
The fire-resistance rating of the separation between building areas connected by a horizontal exit shall comply with Section 1021.1 ...
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707.3.4 Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Horizontal Exit
The fire-resistance rating of the separation between building areas connected by a horizontal exit shall comply with Section 1025.1 ...
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