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1. Corridors in flexible plan buildings
Class A on rigid material which will not deform at temperature below
two hundred thirty two degrees Celsius (232˚C).
2. Other than corridor walls
Class A and Class B throughout except that fixtures and low height
partitions may be Class C. In one-storey buildings the exposed portions
of structural members complying with the requirements for heavy
timber construction may be permitted. (See also Section 10.2.6.3 of this
IRR).
G. Variable Plans
1. Flexible plan schools may have walls and partitions rearranged
periodically, only after revised plans or diagrams have been approved
by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal.
2. Open plan schools shall have furniture, fixtures, or low height partitions
so arranged that exits be clearly visible and unobstructed, and exit
paths are direct, not circuitous. If paths or corridors are established,
they shall be at least as wide as required by Section 10.2.9.1 of this IRR.
H. Sprinkler Systems
1. Any flexible plan building or open plan building in which the travel
distance to exits exceeds forty six (46) meters shall have approved,
supervised sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this
IRR. Such systems shall be electrically interconnected with the school
fire alarm system.
2. Automatic fire suppression systems shall be modified to conform with
partition changes. Modification plans shall have prior approval of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal.
SECTION 10.2.9.8
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR PRE-SCHOOLS
Rooms used for pre-schoolers, first grade and second grade pupils shall not
be located above or below the floor of exit discharge.
SECTION 10.2.9.9
UNDERGROUND AND WINDOWLESS EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
The provisions of Section 10.2.17.4 of this IRR shall apply to Underground and
Windowless Educational Buildings and such buildings shall be provided
completely with automatic fire suppression system.
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