Section 1003 — GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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[BE] 1003.1 Applicability. The general requirements specified in Sections 1003 through 1015 shall apply to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge detailed elsewhere in this chapter. Exception: Exiting requirements for Fixed Guideway Transit Systems shall be in accordance with Section 443 of the California Build- ing Code. [BE] 1003.2 Ceiling height. The means of egress shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm) above the finished floor. Exceptions: 1. Sloped…