§ 402.8.7 — § 402.8.7

402.8.7 Service areas fronting on exit passageways.

BC § 402.8.7

Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, building service areas and service elevators are permitted to open directly into exit passageways provided that the exit passageway is separated from such rooms by fire barriers providing the same fire-resistance rating as required for the exit passageway. Door swings from these rooms shall not project into the minimum width of such exit passageways.