1026.4.2 Number of exits.
BC § 1026.4.2
The refuge area into which a horizontal exit leads shall be provided with exits adequate to meet the occupant requirements of this chapter, but not including the added occupant load imposed by persons entering the refuge area through horizontal exits from the adjoining compartment. Not less than one refuge area exit shall lead directly to the exterior or to an interior exit stairway or ramp. In addition to such refuge area exit, in buildings more than 420 feet (128 m) in height that are subject to Section 403.5.2, at least one other exit from each refuge area shall lead directly to the additional exit stairway required by Section 403.5.2, or shall provide access to occupant self-evacuation elevators where such elevators are permitted by Exception 1 or 2 of Section 403.5.2 in lieu of an additional exit stairway. Exception: A single intermediate refuge area between the adjoining compartment from which egress originates and the final refuge area shall not be required to have a stairway or door leading directly outside, provided the final refuge area into which a horizontal exit leads has stairways or doors leading directly outside and are so arranged that egress shall not require the occupants to return through the intermediate refuge area and the adjoining compartment from which egress originates.
