In what circumstances are common use circulation paths within employee work areas not required to be accessible routes as per Section 1104.3.1?

Common use circulation paths within employee work areas are not required to be accessible routes if the work area is less than 1,000 square feet and defined by permanent partitions, if they are integral components of equipment, or if they are in exterior areas fully exposed to the weather.

According to Section 1104.3.1 of the 2018 International Building Code, common use circulation paths within employee work areas are exempt from being accessible routes under specific conditions. These exceptions include situations where the work area is less than 1,000 square feet and is defined by permanently installed partitions, counters, casework, or furnishings. Additionally, if the circulation paths are integral components of equipment, or if they are located in exterior employee work areas that are fully exposed to the weather, they are not required to be accessible routes.