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3. Exceptions for Class C stores
In any Class C store, openings may be unprotected between street
floor and balcony or mezzanine.
B. Interior Finish
1. Interior finish of exits of all stores shall be Class A and Class B in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.
2. In any Class A or Class B store, interior finish of the ceiling shall be Class
A or Class B in accordance with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR, unless
completely protected by an approved, supervised automatic fire
suppression system in accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR, in
which case Class C interior finish may be used in any Class A or Class B
store, interior finish of the' walls shall be Class A, Class B or Class C in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.
3. In any mercantile occupancy, exposed portions of structural members
complying with the requirements for heavy timber construction may
be permitted. Laminated wood shall be delaminate under the
influence of heat.
4. In a Class C store, interior finish shall be Class A, B or C in accordance
with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.
C. Alarm Systems
Class A and Class B stores shall be provided with an automatic and
manual fire alarm system in accordance with Section 10.2.6.4of this IRR.
D. Automatic Sprinkler Protection
Approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system protection shall be
installed in accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR in all mercantile
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all mercantile occupancies three or more storeys in height.
2. Throughout all mercantile occupancies exceeding one thousand one
hundred fifteen square meters (1,115 m 2 ) in gross area.
3. Throughout floor below the street floor having an area exceeding two
hundred thirty two square meters (232 m 2 ) when used for the sale,
storage or handling of combustible goods and merchandise.
E. Hazardous Areas
1. An area used for general storage, boiler or furnace rooms, fuel
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