Egress Stairs are exit access stairways that incorporate an area of rescue assistance within an enlarged floor-level landing. It provides a protected path that is continuous and unobstructed of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way. The means of egress consists of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. Egress Stairs do not have to be enclosed. With occupant loads for 501 to 1,000 there need to be three exits or exit access doorways, and in spaces with occupant loads greater than 1,000, there need to be four exits or exit access doorways.
For stairs serving a single user (typically private residential), a minimum of 36” (91 cm) is required. In general public spaces a minimum of 44” (112 cm) must be met—providing ample space for one person and allowing the tight passage of two people. Comfortable two person stair widths range between 49” (125 cm) to 60” (152 cm). For three simultaneous users, a minimum of 74” (188 cm) is recommended. Handrails must be placed every 60” (152 cm).
Egress Stairs are exit access stairways that incorporate an area of rescue assistance within an enlarged floor-level landing. It provides a protected path that is continuous and unobstructed of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way. The means of egress consists of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. Egress Stairs do not have to be enclosed. With occupant loads for 501 to 1,000 there need to be three exits or exit access doorways, and in spaces with occupant loads greater than 1,000, there need to be four exits or exit access doorways.
For stairs serving a single user (typically private residential), a minimum of 36” (91 cm) is required. In general public spaces a minimum of 44” (112 cm) must be met—providing ample space for one person and allowing the tight passage of two people. Comfortable two person stair widths range between 49” (125 cm) to 60” (152 cm). For three simultaneous users, a minimum of 74” (188 cm) is recommended. Handrails must be placed every 60” (152 cm).
