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718 Fire Prevention Plans
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Exit Route Capacity

Requirements for exit route capacity include the following:

Does this exit meet requirements?
  • The capacity of an exit route should be adequate.
  • Exit routes must support the maximum permitted occupant load for each floor served.
  • The capacity of an exit route may not decrease in the direction of exit route travel to the exit discharge.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-7. The capacity of an exit route may NOT _____ to the exit discharge.