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2. Protection of Vertical Openings
Protection of vertical openings shall be the same as required for hotels.
(See Section 10.2.12.3 of this IRR) There shall be no unprotected
vertical opening in any building or fire section with only one exit.
3. Interior Finish
a. For new construction and new interior finish
i. Exits - Class A or Class B;
ii. Lobbies, corridors and public spaces - Class A or B; and
iii. Individual living units - Class A or B or C
b. Existing Interior Finish
i. Exits - Class A or B
ii. Other spaces - Class A or B or C.
4. Alarm Systems
a. Every apartment building of four (4) storeys or more in height, or
more than twelve (12) apartment units shall have an automatic fire
detection and alarm system in accordance with Section 10.2.6.4 of
this IRR, except buildings provided with approved, supervised
sprinkler protection in accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.
b. Apartment buildings of not more than three (3) storeys in height
shall be provided with manual fire alarm system, provided that
dwelling units shall be installed with single – station or multi –station
smoke detectors.
5. Extinguishing Requirements
a. All buildings shall be protected throughout by an approve,
supervised sprinkler system except in buildings where all guest
sleeping rooms or guest suites have a door opening directly
outside at the street or grade level or exterior exit access arranged
in accordance with Section 10.2.5.2 of this IRR in buildings up to
and including three (3) storeys in height.
b. Listed quick response or listed residential sprinklers shall be used
throughout all dwelling units.
c. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.
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