Description
Gain a better understanding of the requirements regarding means of egress systems.Designing the means of egress for buildings is a fundamental concept of providing life safety for the occupants. This topic will identify some of the more significant requirements in Chapter 10 and related sections of the IBC. As such, design professionals and building managers will have a better understanding of the impact and the rationale associated with the requirements regarding means of egress systems.
Date: 2021-04-06 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Designing the Egress System
• Determining the Occupant Load
• Determining Capacity of the Means of Egress
• Accessible Means of Egress
• Evacuation Elevators
Egress Component Details • Common Design Issues
• Permitted Locking Arrangements
• Handrails and Guards
• Signage
• Energy Conservation
Occupancy Specific Requirements
• Multiple Occupancy Buildings
• Assembly Occupancies
• Grandstands
• Aisle Accessways
• Live Work Areas
• Incidental and Normally Unoccupied Areas
• Day Care Facilities
• Health Care Occupancies
ENG ,ICC ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE-Koffel Associates, Inc.
