Evacuation Distance Calculator

Check evacuation travel distance limits by building use and scale per building code — free fire safety tool

Building Information

Building Use

Structure Type

Has sprinkler system

Walking Distance to Stairs (m)

Dead-End Corridor Distance (m)

Assessment Results

Building Standards Act Enforcement Order Art.120/121

Distance to Stairs

Limit: 40m

Dead-End Corridor Distance

Limit: 35m

Distance Limits by Building Use

Use	To Stairs	+Sprinkler	Dead-End	+Sprinkler
Residential	40m	60m	35m	50m
Hotel	30m	45m	20m	30m
Hospital	30m	45m	20m	30m
School	40m	60m	35m	50m
Office	40m	60m	35m	50m
Retail	30m	45m	20m	30m
Theater/Cinema	30m	45m	20m	30m
Warehouse	40m	60m	35m	50m