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1003.3.3.1 Horizontal Projections for Group I-2 and I-2.1 Occupancies

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 10 Means of Egress > 1003 General Means of Egress > 1003.3 Protruding Objects > 1003.3.3 Horizontal Projections > 1003.3.3.1 Horizontal Projections for Group I-2 and I-2.1 Occupancies

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Structural elements, fixtures or furnishings shall not project horizontally from either side more than 1-¹/₂ inches (38 mm) into the required width of an exit access corridor serving any area caring for one or more nonambulatory or bedridden persons.

Exceptions:

Handrails are permitted to protrude 3¹/₂ inches (89 mm) from the wall.
Alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers are permitted to protrude 4 inches.
Manual fire alarm boxes with a protective cover installed are permitted to protrude 4 inches.

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