NFPA 101-2015 Section 7.3.3.3

[pflow]

NFPA 101-2015 Section 7.3.3.3 states:

"Stairs and ramps that continue more than one-half story beyond the level of discharge shall be provided with an approved means to prevent or dissuade occupants from traveling past the level of discharge during emergency building evacuation."

Please advise where these "approved means" are listed in the code or otherwise available.

 

[pflow]

Found it in Section A.7.3.3.

 

[cdafd]

Normally see a short gate

 

[cdafd]

See the commentary and picture

1022.7

http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2009f2cc/icod_ibc_2009f2cc_10_sec022.htm