| OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building) |
CODE REF. | NUMBER OF MEANS OF EXIT |
| AMBULATORY (Sprinklered or Not Sprinklered) |
(20.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) |
| ASSEMBLY (Sprinklered or Not Sprinklered) |
(12.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) |
| BUSINESS (Sprinklered or Not Sprinklered) |
(38.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) on every storey |
| HEALTHCARE | (18.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) on every storey |
| EDUCATIONAL | (14.2.4 and 7.4)
(14.2.5.4) |
Minimum Two (2) on every storey
Room shall have at least Two (2) doors if area > 93 sqm or OL > 50 person. |
| ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS |
(-) | No Requirements |
| HOTELS AND DORMITORIES |
(28.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) on every storey |
| APARTMENTS |
(30.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) |
| MERCANTILE |
(36.2.4 and 7.4) | Minimum Two (2) on every storey |
| STORAGE |
(42.2.4 and 7.4) | Single Exit allowed in Low hazard occupancy.
Single Exit allowed in Ordinary hazard occupancy on condition that distance to exit is within the permitted Common Path of Travel distance. Minimum Two (2) if otherwise the above. |
| INDUSTRIAL |
(40.2.4.1.1) | Minimum Two (2) on every storey and not less than one exit shall be reached without traversing another storey. |
NFPA 101 – 7.4.1.2
The number of Room Exit or Storey Exit, other than for existing buildings permitted in Chapte 12 through 42, shall be as follows:
(1) Occupant load more than 500 but not more than 1000 – not less than 3
(2) Occupant load more than 1000 – not less than 4
NFPA Xchange:
Notes:
- Code Reference used is NFPA-101 2012 edition unless otherwise noted.
- These information is not complete and intended to be used as quick references only, always refer to NFPA or your local codes for complete information.