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other than a ramp on the same floor level.
Exception no. 1: travel distance may be increased to ninety one
meters (91 m) for open floors of open parking structures.
Exception no 2: travel distance may be increased to sixty meters
(60 m) for enclosed parking structures completely protected by an
approved, supervised sprinkler system in accordance with Section
10.2.6.5 of this IRR.
b. Exits shall be so arranged that from any point in the parking
structures, the paths of travel to the two (2) exits will be in different
directions, except that a common path of travel may be permitted
for the first fifteen (l 5) meters from any point.
c. If fuel pumps are located within any closed parking garage, exits
shall be so located that travel away from the fuel pump in any
direction which leads to an exit, with no dead end in which
occupants might be trapped by fire or explosion at any fuel pump.
Such exit shall lead to the outside of the building on the same level
or down stairs: no upward travel permitted unless direct outside
exits are available from that floor.
Any storey below the storey at which is being dispensed shall have
exits direct to the outside via outside stairs or doors at ground level.
C. Illumination of Means of Egress
Every public space, hallway, stairway and other means of egress shall
have illumination and emergency lighting facilities in accordance with
Section 10.2.5.11 of this IRR.
D. Exit Marking
Signs in accordance with Section 10.2.5.12 of this IRR shall be provided for
all required exits and exit access.
SECTION 10.2.16.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AIRCRAFT HANGARS
A. Exit Details
1. Exits from aircraft storage of servicing areas shall be provided at
intervals of not more than forty (40) meters on all exteriors waIls or
aircraft hangars. There will be a minimum of two (2) exits serving each
aircraft storage or servicing area. Horizontal exits through interior fire
walls shall be provided at intervals of not more than thirty meters (30
m). Dwarf or "smash" doors in doors accommodating aircraft may be
used to comply with these requirements. All doors designated as exits
shall be kept unlocked in the direction of exit travel while the area is
occupied.
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