Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS

Section 1005 — MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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[BE] 1005.1 General. All portions of the means of egress system shall be sized in accordance with this section. Exception: Aisles and aisle accessways in rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes complying with Section 1030. [BE] 1005.2 Minimum width based on component. The minimum width, in inches (mm), of any means of egress components shall be not less than that specified for such component, elsewhere in this code. [BE] 1005.3 Required capacity based on occupant load. The required capacity, in inches (mm), of the means of egress for any room, area, space or story shall be not less than…