Marc Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Can someone point me to the chapter/verse requiring at least one exterior entrance door to open outwards instead of inwards? Thanks. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I don't think there is anything with regards to residential construction. Out-swing doors do not work in the winter in NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 You seem to be right. I found it in 1008.1.2 of the IBC but found no equivalent in the IRC. Thanks. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 It became code for theaters to have out swinging doors after the Iroquois Theater fire in Chicago in 1903 with 600+ dead. Bodies were found piled up at the doors that all swung inward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 It became code for theaters to have out swinging doors after the Iroquois Theater fire in Chicago in 1903 with 600+ dead. Bodies were found piled up at the doors that all swung inward. Yeah, the IBC requires it if the occupancy load is over 50 and for class H buildings, whatever that is. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 H=hazard, like dynamite storage facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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