9.28.6 Capacity of Exits

1) The unit of exit width use to measure the capacity of any exit should be 50 cm. A clear width of 25 cm. should be counted as additional half unit. Clear width less than 25 cm. should not be computed for exit width.

2) Occupants per unit exit width shall be in accordance with Table No.9-F Table No.9-F Sr. Number of Occupants Group of Occupancy

         No.                             Stairways        Ramps       Doors
         (1)              (2)                  (3)           (4)         (5)
         1     Residential                     25            50          75
         2     Educational                     25            50          75
         3     Institutional                   25            50          75
         4     Assembly                        40            50          60
         5     Business                        50            60          75
         6     Mercantile                      50            60          75
         7     Industrial                      50            60          75
         8     Storage                         50            60          75
         9     Hazardous                       25            30          40