Basic H&S Guidelines

Egress Capacity Max Dead

Type No. of persons per unit of escape width (X) refer to table 2.2 End (m)
of Door openings Distance
To outdoors Other exit & Ramps, corridors,
Staircases travelled to
Occupancy at ground corridor doors exits, passageways
corridors
level
Hazardous activity 50 40 30 50 <15
Industrial buildings
(factories, workshops, 100 80 60 100 <15
godowns/warehouse)
Dormitories, hostels 50 40 30 50 <15
Shops 100 80 60 100 <15
Offices 100 80 60 100 <15
Clinics/hospitals 30 30 15 30 <15
Table 2.4 – Requirements for Safe Egress Capacity and Safe Travel Distance at Dead End Condition

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