780 CMR, 1015.6

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Subsection 1015.6 - Stage means of egress

Where two means of egress are required, based on the stage size or occupant load, one means of egress shall be provided on each side of the stage.

1015.6.1Gallery, gridiron and catwalk means of egress. The means of egress from lighting and access catwalks, galleries and gridirons shall meet the requirements for occupancies in Group F-2.

Exceptions:

1. A minimum width of 22 inches (559 mm) is permitted for lighting and access catwalks.
2.Spiralstairs are permitted in the means of egress.
3.Stairways required by this subsection need not be enclosed.
4.Stairways with a minimum width of 22 inches (559 mm), ladders or spiralstairs are permitted in the means of egress.
5. A second means of egress is not required from these areas where a means of escape to a floor or to a roof is provided. Ladders, alternating tread devices or spiralstairs are permitted in the means of escape.
6. Ladders are permitted in the means of egress.

780 CMR, 1015.6