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• IBC 1003.1

  Applicability

  • Requirements for applicability; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1003IBC 1015

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• IBC 1003.2

  Ceiling height

  • Means of egress ceilings are at least 7 ft 6 in high, with exceptions for sloped ceilings and dwelling units.

  Works withIBC 1208.2IBC 1003.3IBC 1011.3IBC 1010.1.1IBC 1012.5.2IBC 406.2.2IBC 505.2

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• IBC 1003.3

  Protruding objects

  • Requirements for protruding objects; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1003.3.1IBC 1003.3.4

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• IBC 1003.4

  Slip-resistant surface

  • Requirements for slip-resistant surface.

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• IBC 1003.5

  Elevation change

  • Elevation changes under 12 in use sloped surfaces; slopes steeper than 1:20 become ramps per 1012.

  Works withIBC 1012IBC 1010.1.4IBC 1011.5IBC 1014IBC 1030.14IBC 1030.16IBC Chapter 11

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• IBC 1003.6

  Means of egress continuity

  • Nothing may interrupt or obstruct the required width of the egress path.

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• IBC 1003.7

  Elevators, escalators and moving walks

  • Requirements for elevators, escalators and moving walks; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1009.4IBC 1004

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• IBC 1003.3.1

  Headroom

  • Protruding objects may hang below the ceiling if 80 in headroom remains over circulation paths.

  Works withIBC 1003.2

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• IBC 1003.3.2

  Post-mounted objects

  • Requirements for post-mounted objects.

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• IBC 1003.3.3

  Horizontal projections

  • Objects 27–80 in above the floor may project no more than 4 in into a walking surface.

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• IBC 1003.3.4

  Clear width

  • Requirements for clear width.

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