Subsection B21 - Exit Requirements

Subsection B21 - Exit Requirements for Use Classification 5aClause B21.1Buildings of Use Classification 5a should be provided with exits as follows: (a) if the Use Classification 5a is located at a storey less than 12m above ground floor level, Table B2 should be complied with;(b) if any part of Use Classification 5a is located at a storey 12m or more above ground floor level, Table B5 should be complied with.Table B5: Exit Width for Use Classification 5a Located at 12m or more above Ground Floor LevelNotes: 1. Buildings with total occupant capacity of Use Classification 5a over 3000 persons, the minimum number of exits and total width of exit routes required shall be determined by the Building Authority. 2. Minimum door width is 1050mm in accordance with Table B2, subject to compliance with other requirements in this Part, especially Subsections B5, B7 and B8.