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6. Hazardous Areas
a. Every hazardous area shall be separated from other parts of the
building construction having a fire-resistance rating of at least one
(1) hour. Communicating openings shall be protected by
approved automatic or self-closing fire doors. Hazardous areas
include, but shall not be limited to:
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Boiler and heater
rooms
Laundries
Repair Shops
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Rooms or spaces used for
storage of combustible supplies
and equipment in quantities
deemed hazardous by the
C/MFM having jurisdiction.
b. Where the hazard is high as determined by the C/MFM having
jurisdiction, both fire-resistant construction and automatic fire
suppression system shall be provided.
D. Building Service Equipment
1. Air-Conditioning and Ventilation – Air conditioning and ventilation,
when provided, shall be in accordance with Division 7 of this Chapter.
2. All other building services equipment installed or used in hotels and
dormitories shall comply with Division 7 of this Chapter.
SECTION 10.2.12.5
LODGING OR ROOMING HOUSES
A. General
1. This Section applies only to lodging or rooming houses providing
sleeping accommodations for less than fifteen (15) persons, as
specified in Section 10.2.12.1 of this IRR.
2. In addition to the following provisions, every lodging or rooming house
shall comply with the minimum requirements for detached single and
two family dwellings.
B. Means of Escape Requirement
1. Every sleeping room and living area shall have access to two means of
escape complying with that of single or two family dwelling.
2. Every sleeping room above or below the street floor shall have access
to two (2) separate means of exit, at least one (1) of which shall consist
of an enclosed interior stairway, an exterior stairway, a fire escape or a
horizontal exit.
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