(1)
Except as permitted by Sentences (2) and (3), the space above a mezzanine shall be served by means of egress leading to exits accessible at the mezzanine level on the same basis as floor areas.
(2)
The means of egress from a mezzanine need not conform to Sentence (1), provided
(a)
the mezzanine is not required to terminate at a vertical fire separation, as permitted in Sentence 3.2.8.2.(1),
(b)
the occupant load of the mezzanine is not more than 60,
(c)
the area of the mezzanine does not exceed the area limits stated in Table 3.4.2.2., and
(d)
the distance limits stated in Table 3.4.2.2. measured along the path of travel are not exceeded from any point on the mezzanine to
(ii)
an egress door serving the space that the mezzanine overlooks, if the space is served by a single egress door, or
(ii)
the egress stairway leading to an access to exit in the space below if that space is required to be served by 2 or more egress doorways in conformance with Sentence 3.3.1.5.(1).
(3)
At least half of the required means of egress from a mezzanine shall comply with Sentence (1) if the mezzanine is not required to terminate at a fire separation as permitted by Sentence 3.2.8.2.(1).
Table 3.4.2.2. Criteria for Egress from Mezzanine Space
Forming Part of Sentence 3.4.2.2.(2)
