Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS

Section 1022 — EXITS

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

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[BE] 1022.1 General. Exits shall comply with Sections 1022 through 1027 and the applicable requirements of Sections 1003 through 1015. An exit shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with its function as a means of egress. Once a given level of exit protection is achieved, such level of protection shall not be reduced until arrival at the exit discharge. Exits shall be continuous from the point of entry into the exit to the exit discharge. [BE] 1022.2 Exterior exit doors. Buildings or structures used for human occupancy shall have not less than one exterior door that meets the…

1022.3 Basement exits in Group I-2 occupancies.

1022.3 Basement exits in Group I-2 occupancies. For additional requirements for occupancies in Group I-2, see Section 407.4.1.2 of the California Building Code.