Exits and aisles shall be so located such that the travel distance to an exit door shall be provided in accordance with Table 1028.7. At least one exit opening shall be available from every attached seat or standee space in an assembly space, or from the most remote point in the space when movable seats are provided or, when no seats are provided, within the primary travel distance limitation listed in Table 1028.7. In addition, an alternate exit opening shall be available from every attached seat or standee space, or from the most remote point when attached seats are not provided within the secondary travel distance limitation listed in Table 1028.7. Such alternate exit openings may serve to satisfy the requirements for primary travel distance for other seats or locations. Exit openings satisfying the primary and secondary travel distance requirements for any one seat or location shall be separated from each other by a distance of at least 25 feet (7620 mm). Where aisles are provided for seating, the distance shall be measured along the aisles and aisle accessway without travel over or on the seats.
Exception: Smoke-protected assembly seating: The travel distance from each seat to the nearest entrance to a vomitory or concourse shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). The travel distance from the entrance to the vomitory or concourse to a stair, ramp or walk on the exterior of the building shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm).
TABLE 1028.7 TRAVEL DISTANCE
Exception: Smoke-protected assembly seating: The travel distance from each seat to the nearest entrance to a vomitory or concourse shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm). The travel distance from the entrance to the vomitory or concourse to a stair, ramp or walk on the exterior of the building shall not exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm).
TABLE 1028.7 TRAVEL DISTANCE
| OCCUPANCY | NON-SPRINKLERED | SPRINKLERED | ||
| PRIMARY | SECONDARY | PRIMARY | SECONDARY | |
| A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 | 100 | 150 | 150 | 250 |
| A-5 | 200 | 300 | 200 | 300 |