2021 International Fire Code (IFC)

807.5.5.1Storage in corridors and lobbies. Clothing and personal effects shall not be stored in corridors and lobbies.

Storage in Corridors and Lobbies

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Storage in Corridors and Exit Pathways

While corridors are a seemingly convenient space to store items during ofice moves or renovations, storing materials in exit corridors creates a serious hazard.

Fast Facts

Blocking such signage may prevent individuals with disabilities from safely evacuating the building. Similarly, persons who use a wheelchair may be hindered by s torage in t h e h alls.

Means of Egress

Alcoves in corridors can be used for storage as long as the stored items do not project into the corridor. Dead-end corridors may be used for storage or sitting areas as long as it occupies

Corridor Storage and Use | Penn State Policies

Building Facility Coordinator approval must be granted prior to the placement of any item (s) in building corridors, as specified in accordance with this policy.

1027.4 Residential building hallway corridor and elevator lobby

Clothing and personal effects shall not be stored in corridors and lobbies of such occupancies, unless stored in metal lockers or in corridors protected throughout by a sprinkler system and the minimum

HEALTH & SAFETY Hallway Storage and Emergency Egress

In order to ensure safe and efficient building evacuation and circulation, obstructions must be minimized and clearance must be maintained along egress corridors and evacuation routes, in accordance with

HEAVY-DUTY CORRIDOR LOCKERS

Quiet-Plus Eliminating metal to metal contact, all Lyon locker doors are fitted with nylon lockbar guides to reduce clanging and provide smoother, quieter operation.

Locker doors

Even though there are vents in the locker doors, there would be much slower or even no propogation of fire along the corridor via ignition of combustibles within the lockers. With the doors