1005.6 Egress convergence.

Where the means of egress from stories above and below converge at an intermediate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is larger.

1005.7 Encroachment.

Encroachments into the required means of egress width shall be in accordance with the provisions of this section.

1005.7.1 Doors.

Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (177.8 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required width by more than one-half.

   Exceptions:

      1.   Surface-mounted latch release hardware shall be exempt from inclusion in the 7-inch (177.8 mm) maximum encroachment where both of the following conditions exist:

         1.1.   The hardware is mounted to the side of the door facing away from the adjacent wall where the door is in the open position.

         1.2.   The hardware is mounted not less than 34 inches (865 mm) nor more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the finished floor.

      2.   The restrictions on door swing shall not apply to doors within individual dwelling units and sleeping units of Group R-2 occupancies and within individual dwelling units of Group R-3 occupancies.

1005.7.2 Other projections.

Handrail projections shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 1014.8. Other nonstructural projections such as trim and similar decorative features shall be permitted to project into the required width not more than 1 1/2 inches (38.1 mm) on each side.

   Exception: Projections are permitted in corridors within Group I-2 in accordance with Section 407.4.3.

1005.7.3 Protruding objects.

Protruding objects shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 1003.3.