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a. throughout the storey containing the assembly occupancy;
b. throughout all storeys below the storey containing the assembly
occupancy;
c. in case of an assembly occupancy located below the level of exit
discharge, throughout all storeys intervening between that storey
and the level of exit discharge, including the level of exit discharge.
3. The provisions of para “E” (1) and (2) above shall not apply to
assembly occupancies consisting of single multipurpose room of less
than 1115 square meters that are not used for exhibition or display and
are not part of a mixed occupancy, all assembly occupancy with all
sides open and places of worship at the level of exit discharge with
sufficient means of egress.
SECTION 10.2.8.9
BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
A. Elevators
Elevators shall not constitute required means of exit. When places of
assembly are more than three (3) storeys above ground level and
equipped with automatic elevators, at least one elevator shall be
designed and equipped for fire emergency use by members of the BFP, or
as may be determined by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal. Key operation
shall transfer automatic elevator operation to manual and bring elevator
to ground or first floor use by said members. The elevator shall be situated
so as to be readily accessible.
B. Air Conditioning
All air conditioning, heating, and ventilation installations shall comply with
the provisions of Division 7 of this Chapter.
C. Special Provisions for Food Service Establishments
1. All devices in connection with the preparation of food shall be
installed and operated to avoid hazard to the safety of occupants
and shall be installed and maintained in accordance with good engi-
neering practice.
2. Cooking equipment shall be protected by automatic kitchen hood fire
suppression in accordance with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation
Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.
SECTION 10.2.8.10
PLAN OF EXIT WAYS AISLES
A. A plan showing the capacity and location of the exit ways and aisles
thereto shall be submitted for approval by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal,
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