Section 570. Means of egress

The Fire Inspector I shall:

1. Have a knowledge of the means of egress requirements for various occupancies;

2. Demonstrate an ability to determine if existing egress facilities for the building, floor or room are adequate for the occupancy involved;

3. Demonstrate the ability to determine whether travel distances to exits are within allowable limits;

4. Demonstrate an ability to determine if there is adequate access to egress facilities;

5. Demonstrate an ability to determine if exits are properly illuminated, marked, placed, secured, openable and equipped with hardware;

6. Demonstrate an ability to distinguish between enclosed stairwells and smoke towers and to determine if general construction and access are properly maintained;

7. Demonstrate an ability to determine if egress paths are adequate in width and properly illuminated and maintained; and

8. Have a knowledge of the code requirements and regulations relative to the maintenance of means of egress from various occupancies.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR310-01-2 § 4.39, eff. July 8, 1987; amended, Volume 05, Issue 14, eff. June 1, 1989.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.