Reduce Exit Width

[Phil B]

My understanding is that the required egress width cannot be reduced along the path of travel to a public way, but that the overall pathway width can, as long as the required width is maintained. Correct? In the example below, the width between exterior walls at the exit door from the interior to exterior is wider to accommodate door maneuvering clearances, but due to site constraints, the pathway walls reduce to 4'-8", but the minimum 3'-8" (44") egress width is maintained.

 

[arwat23]

Not ideal, but as long as you're hitting the minimum you should be fine.

 

[Yankee Chronicler]

That is what the code says, so that's all we can enforce. I have always thought this provision is stupid, because of just the type of situation illustrated here. A funnel is a funnel, even if the outlet end meets the minimum required dimension.

 

[Inspector 102]

5'-6" lobby to a 4'-8" hallway. I would not have a problem with it.

 

[Phil B]

5'-6" lobby to a 4'-8" hallway. I would not have a problem with it.

Thanks all! I agree with all your comments.

 

[ICE]

People will not be piling up just outside the door and they will not be coming through the door any faster than what the walkway can handle.