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1017.2 Limitations

Building Code 2015 of Utah > 10 Means of Egress > 1017 Exit Access Travel Distance > 1017.2 Limitations
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Exit access travel distance shall not exceed the values given in Table 1017.2.

TABLE 1017.2 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCEa

OCCUPANCY WITHOUT SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(feet)
WITH SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(feet)
A, E, F-1, M, R, S-1 200 250b
I-1 Not Permitted 250b
B 200 300c
F-2, S-2, U 300 400c
H-1 Not Permitted 75d
H-2 Not Permitted 100d
H-3 Not Permitted 150d
H-4 Not Permitted 175d
H-5 Not Permitted 200c
I-2, I-3, I-4 Not Permitted 200c

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
  1. See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance requirements:

    Section 402.8: For the distance limitation in malls.
    Section 404.9: For the distance limitation through an atrium space.
    Section 407.4: For the distance limitation in Group I-2.
    Sections 408.6.1 and 408.8.1: For the distance limitations in Group I-3.
    Section 411.4: For the distance limitation in special amusement buildings.
    Section 412.7: For the distance limitations in aircraft manufacturing facilities.
    Section 1006.2.2.2: For the distance limitation in refrigeration machinery rooms.
    Section 1006.2.2.3: For the distance limitation in refrigerated rooms and spaces.
    Section 1006.3.2: For buildings with one exit.
    Section 1017.2.2: For increased distance limitation in Groups F-1 and S-1.
    Section 1029.7: For increased limitation in assembly seating.
    Section 3103.4: For temporary structures.
    Section 3104.9: For pedestrian walkways.
  2. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.
  3. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
  4. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.1.

1017.2.1 Exterior Egress Balcony Increase

Exit access travel distances specified in Table 1017.2 shall be increased up to an additional 100 feet (30 480 mm) provided the last portion of the exit access leading to the exit occurs on an exterior egress balcony constructed in accordance with Section 1021. The length of such balcony shall be not less than the amount of the increase taken.

1017.2.2 Group F-1 and S-1 Increase

The maximum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where all of the following conditions are met:

1. The portion of the building classified as Group F-1 or S-1 is limited to one story in height.

2. The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm).

3. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
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