Fill in the Blanks Common Egress Design - Part 1.Online version Every means of egress has minimum features and characteristics that must be properly designed and maintained compliant: by Suzanne Freeman 1 load minimum requirements requires width dictated Any given exit component a certain minimum that is by the occupant and egress component . [ Ref . 1005 . 1 ] 2 unlimited use area limited occupants function The number of is in a given based on the building ? s and . 3 persons number allowed area The of in the given is referred to as the occupant load . 4 occupant use fuel allowed load classification The number of persons in the given area is referred to as the . 5 limits exit distance point The code the from any in the building to an . 6 travel access exit exit distance to any The code limits the distance from point in the building an . This is referred to as the . 7 sprinkler travel increased can In most buildings , distance be by installing an automatic system . 8 egress remote must doors access two In most buildings , or more means of are required , and exit and exit doors be spatially from one another . 9 elevation horizontal consistent ramps fall minimize Exits , exit access and the exit discharge are constructed on planes . Any change of is accomplished using , stairs or steps . The code prescribes standard and design criterion for these components to reduce and tripping and hazards . 10 emergency illumination two identification required power The code requires the and of exit , exit access and exit discharge components . When or more exits are required , for exit identification and illumination is .