Means of egress through lobby

It is a common sight to have means of egress through a lobby. Question is which section of code allows the use of a lobby, for better word say vestibule, as part of Means of Egress? As we know several parts of means of egress namely, egress path, exits, and exit discharge. The answer to … Continue reading Means of egress through lobby

Entrance lobby door can open inside – Residential

So as per building code we know the door swing of the egress door shall be towards the flow of egress, but there is an exception to this code in certain cases, which allows us to open the door inside. Lets see this in detail. First to locate the section lets check Chapter 10-Means of … Continue reading Entrance lobby door can open inside – Residential