Interpretation #7264

Published October 20, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
7
Section
708.14.1
Topic

Question

For a high rise building is it the intent of this
section to prohibit path of exit travel to go
from an exit access corridor thorugh an elevator
lobby to reach the exit stairs.

Answer Published 10/20/2013 at 1:24 PM

No. FBC - Building, 1018.6, Exception,



specifically allows exit access through



lobbies.

Commentary

It is, however, the intent of 3007.4.1 to provide direct access from a fire service elevator lobby (required in a high-rise) to an exit.