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SECTION 10.2.9.10 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMBINED OCCUPANCIES
A. Assembly and Educational
Any auditorium, assembly room, cafeteria, gymnasium used for assembly
purposes such as athletic events with provisions for seating of spectators,
or other spaces subject to assembly occupancy shall comply with Division
8 which provided that where auditorium and gymnasium exits lead
through corridors stairways also serving as exits for other parts of the
building, the exit capacity shall be sufficient to permit simultaneous exit
from auditorium and classroom sections.
B. Dormitory and Classroom
Any building used for both classroom and dormitory purposes shall
comply with the applicable provisions of Division 12 in addition to
complying with Division 9 of this Chapter. Where Classroom and dormitory
sections are not subject to simultaneous occupancy, the same exit
capacity may serve both sections.
C. Other Combined Occupancies
Any other combinations of occupancy not covered in this Section shall
comply with all applicable Divisions of this Chapter, with exits adequate to
serve all occupancies simultaneously.
SECTION 10.2.9.11
EXISTING EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
A. General
An existing building being used for educational occupancies established
prior to the effective date of this Fire Code may have its use continued if
it conforms or is made to conform to the provisions of this Rule to the
extent that, in the opinion of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction, reasonable life safety against the hazards of fire, explosion,
and panic is provided and maintained subject to the provisions of para
“B” through “E” below.
B. Additional Protection
The provision of additional means of egress, automatic fire suppression
system, area separations, emergency lighting, and other alternate means
of protection may be used to provide reasonable life safety from fire and
panic.
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