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3. The pier deck must be provided with automatic fire suppression system
protection for combustible structure and for superstructure, if any.
4. It should be completely open and unobstructed and is fifteen meters
(15 m) in width if less than one hundred fifty two meters (152 m) long; or
its width is not less than ten (10%) percent of its length if over one
hundred fifty two meters (152 m) long.
C. Any building or structure surrounded by water such as a lighthouse shall
have sufficient outside area of ground as on an island, or fire-resistant
platform, to provide an adequate area of refuge from any fire in the
structure. Means shall be available for transportation of occupants away
from such structures to the shore or other places of safety such as by boat
or helicopter, in case of fire or other emergency, within a reasonable
period of time.
SECTION 10.2.17.3
IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE AND VESSELS
A. Any house trailer or similar vehicle, railroad car, street car, truck or bus
from which the wheels have been removed, provided with a permanent-
type foundation, or otherwise fixed so that it is not mobile shall be
considered as a building and shall be subject to the requirements of this
Rule which are applicable to buildings of similar occupancy.
B. Any ship, barge, or other vessel, which is permanently moored or aground
and is occupied for purposes other than navigation, shall be subject to
the requirements of this Rule applicable to buildings or similar occupancy.
SECTION 10.2.17.4
UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS
A. General
1. Any area subject to occupancy by fifty (50) or more persons, from
which there is no direct access to outdoors or to another area and no
outside light or ventilation through windows, shall be equipped with
approved, supervised automatic fire suppression system protection in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.
2. Any underground structure, building, or floor area lacking direct
outside access or windows and having combustible contents, interior
finish, or construction, if subject to occupancy by more than one
hundred (100) persons shall have automatic smoke venting facilities in
accordance with Division 6 of this Chapter in addition to automatic
fire suppression system protection.
3. Any underground structure or windowless building, for which no
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