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2. Exits from mezzanine floors in aircraft storage or servicing areas shall be
so arranged that the maximum travel to reach the nearest exit from
any point on mezzanine shall not exceed twenty three meters (23 m).
Such exits shall lead directly to a properly enclosed stairwell
discharging directly to the exterior or to a suitably cut-off area or to
outside stairs.
B. Signs
Exits signs shall be provided above all doors and exit ways in accordance
with Section 10.2.5.12 of this IRR.
SECTION 10.2.16.5
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GRAIN ELEVATORS
A. In grain elevators, there shall be at least one (1) stair tower from storeys
below the floor of exit discharge to the floor of exit discharge and from
the floor of exit discharge to the top floor of the working house enclosed
on a dust tight non-combustible shaft.
B. Noncombustible doors of the self-closing type shall be provided at each
floor landing.
C. An exterior stair or basket ladder type fire escape accessible from all
working levels of the head house that provides access to the top of the
adjoining structure and that provides a continuous path to the means of
egress.
D. An exterior stair or basket ladder type fire escape accessible from all
working levels of the head house that provides passage to the ground
level.
DIVISION 17. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
Any building or structure occupied for purposes not covered by Division 8
through 17 of this IRR shall have exits and related safeguards in accordance with
the fundamental principles of this Chapter, and shall comply with the following
provisions where applicable.
SECTION 10.2.17.1
TOWERS
A. Any tower utilized for such purposes as observation, signaling, either as an
independent structure or on top of a building, shall be permitted to have
a single stairway or ramp exit if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The tower is of such size as not to be subject to occupancy by more
than twenty five (25) persons at any floor level.
2. The tower shall not be used for living or sleeping purposes.
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