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natural lighting is provided, shall be provided with emergency lighting
in accordance with Section 10.2.5.11 of this IRR.
B. Underground Structures
Where required from underground structure involving upward travel such
as ascending stairs or ramps, such upward exits shall be cut off from main
floor areas and shall be provided with outside smoke venting facilities or
other means to prevent the exits serving as flues for smoke from any fire in
the area served by the exits, thereby making the exits impassable.
C. Windowless Buildings
Every windowless building shall be provided with outside access panels on
each floor level. Such panels shall be designed for use of firefighters.
DIVISION 18. OPERATING FEATURES
SECTION 10.2.18.1
GENERAL
Fire exit drills shall be conducted in coordination with the Office of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal.
A. Fire Exit Drills
1. Fire exit drills conforming to the provisions of this Division shall be
regularly conducted in schools and in other occupancies where
specified by the provisions of Divisions 8 through 17 of this Chapter, or
by appropriate action of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction over the area. The Chief, BFP or his duly authorized
representative shall exercise discretion for the necessary modifications
in detail of procedures to make the drills more effective for their
intended purposes.
2. Fire exit drills, where required, shall be held with sufficient frequency to
familiarize all occupants with the drill procedure and to have the
conduct of the drill a matter of established routine.
3. Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions
to simulate the unusual conditions obtaining in case of fire.
4. Planning and conduct of drills shall be the responsibility of the
management and/or owners of business establishments. Such
planning and drill shall be made in consultation and coordination with
the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
5. In the conduct of drills, emphasis shall be placed upon orderly
evacuation under proper discipline rather than upon speed. As such,
no running or horse play shall be permitted.
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