(1)
Except as permitted by Sentences (2) to (4), every floor area intended for occupancy shall be served by at least 2 exits.
(2)
A floor area in a building not more than 2 storeys in building height, is permitted to be served by one exit provided the total occupant load served by the exit is not more than 60, and
(a)
in a floor area that is not sprinklered throughout, the floor area and the travel distance are not more than the values in Table 3.4.2.1.-A, or
(b)
in a floor area that is sprinklered throughout,
(i)
the travel distance is not more than 25 m, and
(ii)
the floor area is not more than the value in Table 3.4.2.1.-B.
Table 3.4.2.1.-A Criteria for One Exit (Floor Area not Sprinklered Throughout)
Forming Part of Sentence 3.4.2.1.(2)
Table 3.4.2.1.-B Criteria for One Exit (Floor Area Sprinklered Throughout)
Forming Part of Sentence 3.4.2.1.(2)
(3)
Except as permitted by Sentence (4), if Sentence (2) permits a single exit from a floor area classified as Group B or Group C occupancy, the exit shall be an exterior doorway not more than 1.5 m above adjacent ground level.
(4)
The requirements of Sentences (1) and (2) are permitted to be waived for dwelling units having access to exit conforming to Sentences 3.3.4.4.(1) to (4) and (8).
(5)
Exits are not required directly from rooftop enclosures that are provided with access to exits in conformance with Sentences 3.3.1.3.(5) and (6).