MEANS OF EGRESS
§ 55.21. Minimum exits.
(a) There shall be a minimum of two exits reasonably remote from each other. At least 50% of required exits shall be exit discharge doors, stair towers or ramps.
(b) Basements used only for storage or mechanical equipment without any permanent occupancy shall have a minimum of two exit access paths except that the Department may permit a single exit access for basements used only for storage or mechanical equipment without any permanent occupancy of less than 1,000 square feet.
(c) Mezzanine levels shall have a minimum of two exit access paths except that the Department may permit a single exit access from mezzanines less than 1,000 square feet or mezzanines used exclusively for storage or mechanical equipment without a permanent occupancy.
(d) An individual apartment which occupies more than one floor level shall only be required to have an exit from one floor level.
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