// CODE SNIPPET
1019.3 Occupancies Other Than Groups I-2, R-2.1 , I-3, and R-2.1
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
In other than Group I-2, I-2.1, I-3, and R-2.1 occupancies, floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not comply with one of the conditions listed in this section shall be enclosed with a shaft enclosure constructed in accordance with Section 713.
- Exit access stairways and ramps that serve or atmospherically communicate between only two stories. Such interconnected stories shall not be open to other stories.
- In Group R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3 or R-3.1 occupancies, exit access stairways and ramps connecting four stories or less serving and contained within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit or live/work unit.
- Exit access stairways serving and contained within a Group R-3 congregate residence or a Group R-4 facility are not required to be enclosed.
- Exit access stairways and ramps in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, where the area of the vertical opening between stories does not exceed twice the horizontal projected area of the stairway or ramp and the opening is protected by a draft curtain and closely spaced sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13. In other than Group B and M occupancies, this provision is limited to openings that do not connect more than four stories.
- Exit access stairways and ramps within an atrium complying with the provisions of Section 404.
- Exit access stairways and ramps in open parking garages that serve only the parking garage.
- Exit access stairways and ramps serving open-air seating complying with the exit access travel distance requirements of Section 1029.7.
- Exit access stairways and ramps serving the balcony, gallery or press box and the main assembly floor in occupancies such as theaters, places of religious worship, auditoriums and sports facilities.
- Fixed-guideway transit stations, constructed in accordance with Section 443.
Related Code Sections
1019.3 Means of Egress, Occupancies Other Than Groups I-2, R-2.1 , I-3, and R-2.1
In other than Group I-2, I-2.1 , I-3, and R-2.1 occupancies , floor openings containing exit access stairways or ramps that do not comply with one ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 10 Means of Egress > 1019 Exit Access Stairways and Ramps > 1019.3 Occupancies Other Than Groups I-2, R-2.1 , I-3, and R-2.1
Section 508 General Building Heights and Areas, Mixed Use and Occupancy
all other occupancies in accordance with Section 508.4. Group I-1, R-1, R-2, R-2.1 and R-3 dwelling units and sleeping units shall be separated from ...
Section 1019 Means of Egress, Exit Access Stairways and Ramps
Building Code . In Group I-2, I-2.1, I-3 , and R ...
3006.2 Elevators and Conveying Systems, Hoistway Opening Protection Required
in Group A, E, H, I, L, R-1, R-2 and R-2.1 occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems > 3006 Elevator Lobbies and Hoistway Opening Protection > 3006.2 Hoistway Opening Protection Required
803.3 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings, Interior Finish Requirements Based on Occupancy
803.11 of the California Building Code . In other than Group I-2 and I-2.1 occupancies in buildings less than three stories above grade plane of other ...
2017 LA City Fire Code > 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings > 803 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish and Trim in Existing Buildings > 803.3 Interior Finish Requirements Based on Occupancy