Means of Egress

[Jeremy Dugal]

Hello.  Just wondering if anybody knew of any resources about or knew the law regarding fire escapes or number of exits for small multi-families in Maine.  Am in the process of purchasing a triplex and can't find any info online.  Also rules and regs regarding hardwiring smoke and CO2 detectors.  Thanks. 

[Jason Lamoreau]

Hi Jeremy!  This falls back to the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) typically the town Code Enforcement Officer and/or Fire Marshall.  It isn't regulated at the State level.  Most towns do not require more than one exit set of stairs for the first 2-3 levels.  They will all require more than one "means of egress" for every sleeping room.  A door and a window of at least 5.7 Sq ft usually.

Check with the town for exact regulations...