RedVector JCOM-00056

2021 International Building Code® & More: Means of Egress

2021 International Building Code® & More: Means of Egress

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00056

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

The International Building Code (IBC) defines a means of egress as “a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building or structure to a public way.” It is comprised of both vertical and horizontal passageways, including such components as doorways, corridors, stairs, ramps, enclosures, and intervening rooms. The design of these components is crucial to the safety of the building occupants during normal use and especially during emergencies. There are two main strategies for the means of egress: evacuation and “defend-in-place.” Evacuation means that the occupants will be provided with a direct path out of the building. In a defend-in-place strategy, occupants will go to a specific area to wait for assistance or be provided with an alternative method to exit the building. The first half of the course details the components of the means of egress. The second half discusses how to determine the required quantities, sizes, and locations of those components. Accessibility requirements are discussed throughout the course, and a means of egress checklist is provided at the end.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • List the main components of the means of egress
  • Identify the required means of egress components within a building
  • Recall the code and accessibility requirements for stairs and ramps, and identify the essential components and required dimensions of each
  • Identify the required number of exits for a floor plan and the occupant load of a space
  • Recall the required number of exits for a floor plan and the required exit width for each exit location
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