MEANS OF EGRESS 8.11.5.
Power source. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times. To ensure continued illumination for a duration of not less than 90 minutes in case of primary power loss, the sign illumination means shall be connected to an emergency power system provided from storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with SBC 401. Exception: Approved exit sign illumination means that provide continuous illumination independent of external power sources for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, in case of primary power loss, are not required to be connected to an emergency electrical system. SECTION 8.12 GUARDS
8.12.1
Where required. Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which are located more than 750 mm above the floor or grade below. Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in accordance with SBC 301. Guards shall also be located along glazed sides of stairways, ramps and landings that are located more than 750 mm above the floor or grade below where the glazing provided does not meet the strength and attachment requirements in SBC 301. Exception: Guards are not required for the following locations: 1. On the loading side of loading docks or piers. 2. On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including steps leading up to the stage and raised platforms. 3. On raised stage and platform floor areas such as runways, ramps and side stages used for entertainment or presentations. 4. At vertical openings in the performance area of stages and platforms. 5. At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to and utilization of special lighting or equipment. 6. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public. 7. In assembly seating where guards in accordance with Section 8.24.14 are permitted and provided. Height. Guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 1.1 meters high, measured vertically above the leading edge of the tread, adjacent walking surface or adjacent seatboard. Exceptions: 1. For occupancies in Group R-3, and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, both as applicable in SBC 100 guards whose top rail also serves as a handrail shall have a height not less than 860 mm and not more than 960 mm measured vertically from the leading edge of the stair tread nosing. 2. The height in assembly seating areas shall be in accordance with Section 8.24.14. Opening limitations. Open guards shall have balusters or ornamental patterns such that a 100 mm sphere cannot pass through any opening up to a height of 860 mm. From a height of 860 mm to 1070 mm above the adjacent walking surfaces, a sphere 200 mm in diameter shall not pass. Exceptions: 1. The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail at the open
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8.12.3
SBC 201
MEANS OF EGRESS
side of a stairway shall be of a maximum size such that a sphere of 150 mm in diameter cannot pass through the opening. 2. At elevated walking surfaces for access to and use of electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems or equipment, guards shall have balusters or be of solid materials such that a sphere with a diameter of 530 mm cannot pass through any opening. 3. In areas which are not open to the public within occupancies in Group I-3, F, H or S, balusters, horizontal intermediate rails or other construction shall not permit a sphere with a diameter of 530 mm to pass through any opening. 4. In assembly seating areas, guards at the end of aisles where they terminate at a fascia of boxes, balconies and galleries shall have balusters or ornamental patterns such that a 100 mm-diameter sphere cannot pass through any opening up to a height of 660 mm. From a height of 660 mm to 1070 mm above the adjacent walking surfaces, a sphere 200 mm in diameter shall not pass.
8.12.4
Screen porches. Porches and decks which are enclosed with insect screening shall be provided with guards where the walking surface is located more than 750 mm above the floor or grade below. Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are located within 3 meters of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 750 mm above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 530 mm-diameter sphere. SECTION 8.13 EXIT ACCESS
8.12.5
8.13.1 8.13.2
General. The exit access arrangement shall comply with Sections 8.13 through 8.16 and the applicable provisions of Sections 8.3 through 8.12. Egress through intervening spaces. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served; are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Exceptions: 1. Means of egress are not prohibited through a kitchen area serving adjoining rooms constituting part of the same dwelling unit or sleeping unit. 2. Means of egress are not prohibited through adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces in a Group H occupancy when the adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces are the same or a lesser hazard occupancy group. Multiple tenants. Where more than one tenant occupies any one floor of a building or structure, each tenant space, dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be provided with access to the required exits without passing through adjacent tenant spaces, dwelling units and sleeping units. Group I-2. Habitable rooms or suites in Group I-2 occupancies shall have an exit access door leading directly to an exit access corridor.
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8.13.2.1
8.13.2.2
SBC 201
