Life Safety
Egress width, travel distance, occupant load factor
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | m² |
| Occupancy Load Factor | m²/person |
| Occupancy Type | — |
| Sprinklered? | — |
| Number of Exits | - |
| Travel Distance | m |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Life Safety calculator do?
- Egress width, travel distance, occupant load factor. It references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Life Safety calculator use?
- The Life Safety calculator references SBC 801 (Saudi Fire Protection Code).
- What inputs does the Life Safety calculator need?
- The Life Safety calculator takes 6 inputs: Floor Area (m²), Occupancy Load Factor (m²/person), Occupancy Type, Sprinklered?, Number of Exits, Travel Distance (m).
- Is the Life Safety calculator verified?
- Life Safety is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.