Code of practice for fire safety of buildings (general): Exit requirements and personal hazard
IS 1644:1988 provides comprehensive guidelines on fire safety in buildings, focusing specifically on exit requirements and minimizing personal hazards during emergencies. It applies to a wide range of building types including residential, educational, institutional, assembly, business, mercantile, industrial, storage, and hazardous occupancies. The standard details the design, arrangement, and dimensions of exits, stairways, corridors, ramps, and fire escapes to ensure safe and efficient evacuation.
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Overview
What This Standard Covers
IS 1644:1988 provides comprehensive guidelines on fire safety in buildings, focusing specifically on exit requirements and minimizing personal hazards during emergencies. It applies to a wide range of building types including residential, educational, institutional, assembly, business, mercantile, industrial, storage, and hazardous occupancies. The standard details the design, arrangement, and dimensions of exits, stairways, corridors, ramps, and fire escapes to ensure safe and efficient evacuation.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Fire Safety Engineers
Building Architects
Civil Engineers
Facility Managers
Construction Project Managers
Safety Inspectors
Urban Planners
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Exit design and number requirements
✓Exit door dimensions and operation
✓Arrangement and capacity of exits
✓Internal and external staircases
✓Corridors and passageway height and width
✓Horizontal exits and refuge areas
✓Fire escapes and their placement
✓Special provisions for institutional and penal buildings
✓Requirements for parking garages
✓Use of ramps and slope limitations
✓Restrictions on revolving doors and turnstiles
✓Fire check doors and smoke control
✓Occupant load calculations for exit sizing
✓Roof exits and access
✓Safety measures for hazardous occupancies
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Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2General Principles of Exit Design▼
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3Number and Arrangement of Exits▼
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4Exit Doorways▼
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5Capacity and Width of Exits▼
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6Corridors and Passageways▼
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7Internal Staircases▼
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8Fire Escapes▼
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9Horizontal Exits and Refuge Areas▼
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10Ramps and Their Slope Requirements▼
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11Special Provisions for Institutional and Penal Buildings▼
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12Exits in Parking Garages▼
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13Roof Exits▼
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14Fire Check Doors and Smoke Control▼
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15Occupant Load and Exit Capacity Calculations▼
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Frequently Asked
Popular Questions About IS 1644
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?How many exits are required for different building occupancies and floor areas?▼
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