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i. Where protected throughout by an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
ii. Where no unprotected vertical opening serves as any part of
any required means of egress.
iii. Where required exits consist of exit doors that discharge directly
to grade in accordance with Section 10.2.5.3, outside stairs in
accordance with Section 10.2.5.4, smokeproof enclosures in
accordance with Section 10.2.5.4, or horizontal exits in
accordance with Section 10.2.5.6 of this IRR.
d. Floors that are below the street floor and are used for storage or
other than a business occupancy shall have no unprotected
openings to business occupancy floors.
B. Interior Finish
1. Interior finish shall be in accordance with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.
2. Interior wall and ceiling finish.
a. Interior wall and ceiling finish material complying with Section
10.2.6.3 of this IRR shall be Class A or Class B in exits and in exit
access corridors.
b. Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be Class A, Class B, or Class C
in areas other than those specified in para (a) above.
3. Interior floor finish
a. Interior floor finish shall comply with Section 10.2.6.3 of this IRR.
b. Interior floor finish in exit enclosures shall be Class I or Class II.
C. Detection, Alarm, and Communications Systems
1. A fire alarm system in accordance with Section 10.2.6.4 of this IRR shall
be provided in all business occupancies where any one of the
following conditions exists:
a. The building is two (2) or more storeys in height above the level of
exit discharge.
b. The occupancy is subject to fifty (50) or more occupants above or
below the level of exit discharge. For existing building, the
occupancy is subject to one hundred (100) or more occupants
above or below the level of exit discharge.
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