Interpretation #6895

Published January 24, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
10
Section
10.24
Topic
Exit through lobby / vestibule

Question

Is it the intent of Exception 1 to allow 50% of the number and capacity of the exit enclosures to exit through a building (business occupancy) lobby and its adjoining exterior vestibule (for climate control conditions only)?

Answer Published 01/24/2012 at 10:45 AM

yes; if the vestibule described is a part of the lobby.

Commentary

The answer refers to section 1024 not 10.24.