Every required area of refuge shall be accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means of egress....
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2010 ADA Definition
Accessible Means of Egress: A continuous and unobstructed way of egress travel from any point in a building or facility that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit, or a public way.
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1003.2.13.5 Areas of refuge
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1007.5 Platform lifts
Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall not serve as part of an accessible means of egress, except where allowed as part of a required accessible route in Section 1109.7....
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4.1.3(9)*
(9)* In buildings or facilities, or portions of buildings or facilities, required to be accessible, accessible means of egress shall be provided in the same number as required for exits...
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207 Accessible Means of Egress
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Requirements for Platform Lifts
Platform Lift Clear Floor Space and Doors/ Gates
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Accessible Means of Egress
This guide explains requirements in the ADA Standards and referenced sections of the International Building Code (IBC) and was developed in cooperation with the International...
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Required Means of Egress [IBC §1007.1 (2003), §1003.2.13 (2000)]
Where more than one means of egress is required from any accessible space, each accessible portion of the space must be served by at least two accessible means of egress....
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Areas of Refuge [IBC §1007.6 (2003), §1003.2.13.5 (2000)]
They must provide direct access to an exit stairway (or to an elevator equipped with standby power). Horizontal exits can substitute for areas of refuge....
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Signs [ADA Standards §216, §703]
Signs [ADA Standards §216, §703] The ADA Standards cover tactile and visual features of signs, including those that serve means of egress....
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Tactile and Visual Signs [ADA Standards §216.2, §216.4.1]
Tactile and Visual Signs [ADA Standards §216.2, §216.4.1] The IBC requires exits and exit access doors to be marked by illuminated exit signs (§1011, §1003.2.10)....
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Visual Signs [ADA Standards §216.3, §216.4.2, §216.4.3]
The ADA Standards specifically apply these requirements to signs providing directions to accessible means of egress required by the IBC (§1007.7 (2003), §1003.2.13.6 (2000)....
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Pictograms and Symbols of Accessibility [ADA Standards §216.2 , §703.6, §703.7]
Pictograms and Symbols of Accessibility [ADA Standards §216.2 , §703.6, §703.7] Where pictograms are provided to identify a permanent room or space, such as a stairway, they must...
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Common Questions (Accessible Means of Egress)
Common Questions
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Do requirements of accessible means of egress apply to employee work areas?
Yes, requirements for accessible means of egress apply to employee work areas....
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Where can one get further information or technical assistance on the IBC, including its requirements for means of egress?
Technical assistance on the IBC is available from the International Code Council (ICC) at (888) ICC-SAFE (422-7233) or by email at CareCenter@iccsafe.org . For further information,...
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Egress [4.1.3(9), 4.3.10]
Accessible means of egress are required according to the number of exits provided to meet the building or life safety code....
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Areas of Rescue Assistance [4.1.3(9), 4.3.11]
Recommendation: While requirements in 4.9 (i.e., for treads, risers, nosings, and handrails) apply only where stairs are the only means of connection between floors, such as in buildings...
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1003.2.13.6 Signage
At exits and elevators serving a required accessible space but not providing an approved accessible means of egress, signage shall be installed indicating the location of accessible means...
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1007.6 Areas of refuge
Every required area of refuge shall be accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means of egress....
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Employee Work Areas: ADA Standard Section 203.9
Section 203.9 covers scoping requirements of general exceptions for employee work areas in the most current ADA Standards....
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Security Barriers: ADA Standard Section 206.8
Section 206.8 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes through security barriers....