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 | | For example, the basic requirement for exiting is that "The construction, arrangement and number of means of egress, exits and safe places for buildings shall be appropriate...." Evidently, the designer will be free to use modern engineering software to demonstrate that a 500-foot dead-end corridor is indeed appropriate. |
 | | The number of open paths available to each person escaping to an exitway or final exit shall be appropriate to: (a) the travel distance, (b) the number of occupants, (c) the fire hazard, and (d) the fire safety systems installed in the firecell. |
 | | The number of exitways or final exits available to each person shall be appropriate to: (a) the open path travel distance, (b) the building height, (c) the number of occupants, (d) the fire hazard, and (e) the fire safety systems installed in the building. |
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