Subsection 419.3 - Means of egress Except as modified by this section, the provisions for Group R-2 occupancies in Chapter 10 shall apply to the entire live/work unit.
419.3.1Egress capacity. The egress capacity for each element of the live/work unit shall be based on the occupant load for the function served in accordance with Table 1004.1.1.419.3.2Sliding doors. Where doors in a means of egress are of the horizontal-sliding type, the force to slide the door to its fully open position shall not exceed 50 pounds (220 N) with a perpendicular force against the door of 50 pounds (220 N).419.3.3 Spiral stairways.Spiral stairways that conform to the requirements of Section 1009.9 shall be permitted.419.3.4Locks. Egress doors shall be permitted to be locked in accordance with Item 4 of Section 1008.1.9.3.