9.9.7.2 — Means of Egress from Suites

(1) A dead-end public corridor is permitted in an occupancy shown in Table 9.9.7.3., where, (a) the dead-end corridor, (i) does not exceed the distance of travel measured from the most remote point of the dead-end to a point where it is possible to go in opposite directions to each of two separate exits, and (ii) is provided with doors equipped with self-closing devices, or (b) there is a second and separate egress doorway from each room or suite not leading into the dead-end corridor. (2) Dead-end public corridors in residential occupancies and business and personal services occupancies shall contain only suite door openings arranged so that not more than two such doors have to be passed to reach the nearest exit. (3) The area of wired glass in doors required by Sentence (2) shall not exceed 645 cm².

(1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3) and Subsection 9.9.9., at least two exits shall be provided from every floor area, spaced so that the travel distance to the nearest exit is not more than, (a) 40 m in the case of business and personal services occupancies, (b) 45 m for all occupancies where the floor area is sprinklered, and (c) 30 m for all other occupancies. (2) Except as provided in Subsection 9.9.9., a single exit is permitted from each storey in buildings of 1 and 2 storeys in building height provided the floor area and travel distance requirements conform to those required in Article 9.9.7.4. and the total occupant load served by an exit facility does not exceed 60 persons. (3) In boarding, lodging or rooming houses, (a) where sleeping accommodation is provided for not more than eight persons, a single exit is permitted from each floor area, or (b) where sleeping accommodation is not provided in the basement, a single exit is permitted from the basement floor area.

(1) A dwelling unit shall be provided with a second and separate means of egress where an egress door from the dwelling unit opens onto, (a) an exit stairway serving more than one suite, (b) a public corridor, (i) serving more than one suite, and (ii) served by a single exit, (c) an exterior passageway, (i) serving more than one suite, (ii) served by a single exit stairway or ramp, and (iii) more than 1.5 m above adjacent ground level, or (d) a balcony, (i) serving more than one suite, (ii) served by a single exit stairway or ramp, and (iii) more than 1.5 m above adjacent ground level.