Posts Tagged ‘egress’

Can we install lockers in hallways while disregarding aisle width?

Space is limited in California, so it is also a premium.  And schools are always looking for ways to add space.  One of those methods is adding lockers to hallways, corridors and other passageways.  We often get the question – can we just install lockers in the hallways for our students? Well, the answer is [...]

What distance from a building will I still need an evacuation gate in a fence?

In California, any distance 50 feet or less requires a gate in the fence with a single action egress device.  This question comes up when a school site wants to enclose a portion of their property (attaching the fence to a building) and want to know about egress provisions.  This is governed by Title 24, [...]