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Emergency Lighting

Learn about emergency lighting requirements for different occupancy types. Find code references and understand the importance of emergency lighting in ensuring safety during emergencies.

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Door Clear Width

OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building)

CODE REF.
DOOR minimum CLEAR WIDTH

AMBULATORY (Sprinklered and Not Sprinklered)
NFPA 101, 2015 (20.2.3.4)
810 mm. required for diagnostics or treatment area such as x-ray, surgical or physical therapy.

BUSINESS (Sprinklered and Not Sprinklered)
NFPA 101,

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Dead-end Corridor

Explore occupancy types, codes, and required dead-end corridor distances for various building types. Quick reference guide based on NFPA-101 2012 edition. Learn about exceptions and important notes.



Construction Type Limitations

 

OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building)
CODE REF.
CONST. TYPE LIMITATION

AMBULATORY
(Table 20.1.6.1)
 Refer to NFPA 101 Table 20.1.6.1

ASSEMBLY
(Table 12.1.6)
 Refer to NFPA 101 Table 12.1.6

BUSINESS
(38.1.6)
 No Requirements as per NFPA 101-38.1.6,

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Corridor Width

OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building)

CODE REF.
MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH

AMBULATORY
(Sprinklered or Not Sprinklered)
(20.2.3.2)
1120 mm.

BUSINESS
(Sprinklered or Not Sprinklered)
(38.2.3.2)
1120 mm. serving occupant load > 50,
900 mm. serving occupant load <

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Corridor Walls

Explore the fire rating requirements for corridor walls based on different occupancy types and building codes. This comprehensive reference table outlines the necessary fire resistance for corridor walls in various scenarios, from ambulatory to healthcare facilities. Understand the occupancy-specific regulations and code references for effective fire safety planning. Please note that this information is meant for quick reference only; always refer to NFPA standards or local building codes for complete and accurate details.

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Corridor Doors

This HTML document provides comprehensive information about corridor door fire rating requirements based on different occupancy types and building codes. It covers topics such as the required fire ratings for doors, swing direction based on occupant load, and exceptions for various types of occupancies. The content also emphasizes the importance of adhering to NFPA 101 guidelines and local codes for accurate information. Additionally, there are notes and references for further understanding fire-rated labels and smoke door requirements.

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Common Path of Travel

Explore occupancy types and their common paths of travel in buildings. Learn about code references, travel distances, and safety regulations. Quick reference guide based on NFPA-101 2012 edition.



Sprinkler System

Discover the requirements for sprinkler systems in different occupancy types with this comprehensive table. Find out when and where sprinklers are mandatory, along with NFPA-101 references. Quick and handy reference for fire safety and building codes.

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Fire Alarm System

Learn about fire alarm system requirements for different occupancy types according to NFPA codes. Find out when fire alarm systems are required and their specifications.

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