How Many Fire Exits Do I Need?
Normally, a Workplace Must Have at Least Two Exit Routes to Permit Prompt Evacuation of Employees and Other Building Occupants During an Emergency. More Than...
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Keeping this in view, how many fire doors are required?
| Maximum number of persons | Minimum number of escape routes/ exits |
|---|---|
| 60 | 1 |
| 600 | 2 |
| More than 600 | 3 |
Similarly, what are the main requirements for exits? Exit routes must be at least 28 inches wide at all points. Exit routes must be unobstructed and free from clutter. Adequate lighting (including emergency lighting) must be provided so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route. Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading “Exit”.
Likewise, people ask, how far apart should fire exits be?
In short, there should be access to an escape route every: 60 metres if you have several fire exits and there's a low chance of fire. 25 metres if you have several fire exits and there's a high chance of fire. 25 metres if it's the only fire exit and there's a low chance of fire.
Can you use a fire exit as a normal door?
We're sometimes asked, incidentally, whether a designated fire exit can also legally be used as a regular entrance/exit door i.e. for every day use. The answer is yes it can – indeed the fact that it is in daily use makes it ideal as an escape route as its location is well known.
