Section 408.10643. Doors; general provisions.  


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  • (1) A door assembly, including the doorway, frame, door, and necessary hardware, may be used as a component in a means of egress when it conforms to the requirements of this part. As such, the assembly is designated as an exit door.

    (2)   A single leaf of an exit door shall be not less than 28 inches nor more than 48 inches in width.

    (3)   Where a door or gate opens directly on a stairway, a platform shall be provided, and the swing of the door or gate shall not reduce the floor area leading to the stairs to a width less than 20 inches.

History: 1979 AC; 2015 AACS.