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than three (3) storeys used for industrial occupancy only maybe
permitted in accordance with the conditions of Section 10.2.6.2 of this
IRR, with approved, supervised sprinkler system.
Exception No.2: In any existing building only, where provided with
approved, supervised sprinkler system in accordance with Section
10.2.6.5 of this IRR, vertical openings not constituting as required means
of egress may be unprotected provided, that, all required exits shall
consist of smoke-proof enclosure or outside stairway in accordance
with Section 10.2.5.5 or horizontal exits in accordance with Section
10.2.5.6 of this IRR.
B. Interior Finish.
Interior finish shall be Class A, Class B or Class C.
C. Detection, Alarm and Communications Systems
1. An approved automatic fire detection and alarm system shall be
required on all industrial occupancies except for buildings with less
than 25 employees where such building shall be equipped with
manual fire alarm system.
2. Not less than one (1) fire alarm box shall be installed for buildings
equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm system.
3. If buildings are equipped with approved, supervised automatic
sprinkler system, the flow of water shall initiate the fire alarm system.
D. Extinguishing Requirement
1. Every high hazard occupancy shall have automatic fire suppression
system protection or other equivalent protection as may be
appropriate to the particular hazard, including explosion venting for
any area subject to an explosion hazard, designed to minimize danger
to occupants in case of fire or other emergency before they have
time to utilize exits to escape.
2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with Section
10.2.6.7 of this IRR.
3. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with Section
10.2.6.6 of this IRR.
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