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020 - Means of Egress: Understanding Safe Building Exits
Means of egress is one of the most heavily tested topics on the ARE, and it comes down to three components: exit access, exit, and exit discharge. This episode breaks down how those three parts work together to get people from danger to safety.
Building codes expert Layla walks through occupant load calculations using IBC Table 1004.5, showing how the same 3,000 square foot space can hold 20 people as an office or 429 as assembly seating. From there she covers egress door requirements including door swing direction and panic hardware, corridor width requirements for standard, educational, and…
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