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.
Interpretation #7264
Published October 20, 2013
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 7
- Section
- 708.14.1
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 10/20/2013 at 1:24 PM
No. FBC - Building, 1018.6, Exception,
specifically allows exit access through
lobbies.
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.