I am working on a mixed-use multi-story building in New York. The layout below shows the elevator lobby on the third floor, that is identical to the second floor. On the second floor, the elevator lobby has direct access to the outside, however, on the third floor it can only be accessed from the stair shaft. I can't find any code reference that doesn't allow this but logically it doesn't make sense to me. does anyone have any insight or references to resolve this issue?
SneakyPete
Sep 1, 22 4:30 pm
Regardless of code, seems like a lousy way to enter a space.
proto
Sep 1, 22 4:44 pm
don't doors need to go in direction of egress?
am i not understanding plan?
AshAnnaMae777
Sep 3, 22 12:04 pm
Wouldn't that be considered a dead end corridor? Where people could pile up if there is a fire. Can you put double doors?
James Petty
Sep 4, 22 11:17 pm
Reach out to Kone, Tischler, etc. They will help you design it to meet all required NYC codes. The drawing you're showing is not code compliant btw.
I am working on a mixed-use multi-story building in New York. The layout below shows the elevator lobby on the third floor, that is identical to the second floor. On the second floor, the elevator lobby has direct access to the outside, however, on the third floor it can only be accessed from the stair shaft. I can't find any code reference that doesn't allow this but logically it doesn't make sense to me. does anyone have any insight or references to resolve this issue?
Regardless of code, seems like a lousy way to enter a space.
don't doors need to go in direction of egress?
am i not understanding plan?
Wouldn't that be considered a dead end corridor? Where people could pile up if there is a fire. Can you put double doors?
Reach out to Kone, Tischler, etc. They will help you design it to meet all required NYC codes. The drawing you're showing is not code compliant btw.