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• IBC 1031.1

  General

  • General scope for Section 1031.

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• IBC 1031.2

  Where required

  • Emergency escape openings are required in R-2 stories with a single exit and in R-3 and R-4: basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story.

  Works withIRC R319IBC 903.3.1.1IBC 903.3.1.2IBC 903.3.1.3

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• IBC 1031.3

  Emergency escape and rescue openings

  • Requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings; see linked sections.

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• IBC 1031.4

  Emergency escape and rescue doors

  • A door used as the escape opening is swinging or sliding.

  Works withIRC R319

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• IBC 1031.5

  Area wells

  • Requirements for area wells; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1031.5.1IBC 1031.5.3

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• IBC 1031.6

  Bars, grilles, covers and screens

  • Requirements for bars, grilles, covers and screens; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1031.3IBC 1031.5IBC 1103.1IBC 1101IBC Chapter 11IBC Chapter 9IBC Chapter 10IEBCICC A117.1

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• IBC 1031.2.1

  Operational constraints and opening control devices

  • Requirements for operational constraints and opening control devices.

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• IBC 1031.3.1

  Minimum size

  • Escape openings have at least 5.7 sq ft net clear area (5.0 sq ft at grade floor).

  Works withIRC R319

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• IBC 1031.3.2

  Minimum dimensions

  • Escape openings are at least 24 in clear high and 20 in clear wide.

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• IBC 1031.3.3

  Maximum height from floor

  • Escape openings have a sill no more than 44 in above the floor.

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• IBC 1031.5.1

  Minimum size

  • Area wells are at least 9 sq ft and 36 in in each direction.

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• IBC 1031.5.2

  Ladders or steps

  • Area wells deeper than 44 in need a permanent ladder or steps.

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• IBC 1031.5.3

  Drainage

  • Requirements for drainage; see linked sections.

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• IBC 1031.5.2.1

  Ladders

  • Requirements for ladders.

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• IBC 1031.5.2.2

  Steps

  • Requirements for steps.

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