Exit Signs in Dormitories?

[elecshop]

According to FBC, means of egress is not required in dwelling units and sleeping units in groups R-1, R-2, and R-3. But what about the corridor that serves individual sleeping units (6 of these) in a mixed occupancy type of building (occupancy U & R-2) ?

Also, 1013.1 exceptions from FBC says that exit signs exit signs are not required in occupancy U and dwelling units in R-2. Does this include the egress paths? Not that I have 3 different exits in this building. The other exception (2) which says main exterior exit doors that are obviously identifiable as exits to not need exit signs if approved by building official.

Any thoughts?

 

[ron]

The code section you are referencing is pasted below for other to review.

It provides for exceptions, but does not provide for relief from other means of egress in the building, such as egress corridors serving the individual sleeping units.

 

[gadfly56]

According to FBC, means of egress is not required in dwelling units and sleeping units in groups R-1, R-2, and R-3. But what about the corridor that serves individual sleeping units (6 of these) in a mixed occupancy type of building (occupancy U & R-2) ?

Also, 1013.1 exceptions from FBC says that exit signs exit signs are not required in occupancy U and dwelling units in R-2. Does this include the egress paths? Not that I have 3 different exits in this building. The other exception (2) which says main exterior exit doors that are obviously identifiable as exits to not need exit signs if approved by building official.

Any thoughts?

As soon as you step out of your unit into a common hallway, you need exit signs.

 

[David Castor]

I can't imagine not having exit signs in a dormitory, regardless of code requirements