Hi

[Nickmalek]

What is an exit passageway?

 

[cda]

A long corridor equal to a rated stairwell

Basically a rated stairwell horizontally

Once in it travel distance is satisfied

Welcome

How did you find us??

Why do you ask about the passageway

Also for future ref there is a building code thread a few doors down

 

[jpranch]

cda, excellent definition. That should be in the code! Welcome Nickmalek. This is the place to be.

 

[Bryan Holland]

2009 International Building Code:

1002.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. EXIT PASSAGEWAY. An exit component that is separated from other interior spaces of a building or structure by fire-resistance-rated construction and opening protectives, and provides for a protected path of egress travel in a horizontal direction to the exit discharge or the public way.