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26 27ADIBC Abu Dhabi International Building CodeAbu Dhabi International Building Code ADIBCThe requirements throughout Chapter 10detail the size, arrangement, number andprotection of means of egress components.Functional and operational characteristicsalso are specified for the componentsthat will permit their safe use withoutspecial knowledge or effort. The meansof egress protection requirements workin coordination with other sections of thecode, such as protection of vertical openings(see Chapter 7), interior finish (see Chapter8), fire suppression and detection systems(see Chapter 9) and numerous others, allhaving an impact on life safety. Chapter10 of the IBC is duplicated in Chapter 10of the IFC; however, the IFC contains twoChapter 10 ContentsSection Subject Section Subjectadditional sections on the means of egresssystem in existing buildings. This chapterreferences the UAE Fire and Life safety codeof Practice.1001 Administration 1016 Exit Access Travel Distance1002 Definitions 1017 Aisles1003 General Means of Egress 1018 Corridors1004 Occupant Load 1019 Egress Balconies1005 Egress Width 1020 Exits1006 Means of Egress Illumination 1021 Number of Exits and Continuity1007 Accessible Means of Egress 1022 Exit Enclosures1008 Doors, Gates and Turnstiles 1023 Exit Passageways1009 Stairways 1024 Luminous Egress Path Markings1010 Ramps 1025 Horizontal Exits1011 Exit Signs 1026 Exterior Exit Ramps and Stairways1012 Handrails 1027 Exit Discharge1013 Guards 1028 Assembly1014 Exit Access 1029 Emergency Escape and Rescuethe conditions under which accessibility isnot required in terms of exceptions to thisgeneral mandate. While the ADIBC containsscoping provisions for accessibility (e.g.,what, where and how many), ICC/ANSIA117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildingsand Facilities, is the referenced standard forthe technical provisions (i.e., how).There are many accessibility issues that notonly benefit people with disabilities, butalso provide a tangible benefit to peopleChapter 11 ContentsSection Subject Section Subjectwithout disabilities. This type of requirementcan be set forth in the code as generallyapplicable without necessarily identifyingit specifically as an accessibility-relatedissue. Such a requirement would then beconsidered as having been “mainstreamed.”For example, visible alarms are locatedin Chapter 9 and ramp requirements areaddressed in Chapter 10.Accessibility criteria for existing buildingsare addressed in Section 3411.1101 General 1106Parking and Passenger LoadingFacilities1102 Definitions 1107 Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units1103 Scoping Requirements 1108 Special Occupancies1104 Accessible Route 1109 Other Features and Facilities1105 Accessible Entrance 1110 Signage1015 Exit and Exit Access DoorwaysChapter 11 AccessibilityChapter 11 contains provisions thatset forth requirements for accessibilityof buildings and their associated sitesand facilities for people with physicaldisabilities. The fundamental philosophyof the code on the subject of accessibility isthat everything is required to be accessible.This is reflected in the basic applicabilityrequirement (see Section 1103.1). Thecode’s scoping requirements then address
