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D. Floor
The floor shall be solid and without perforations.
SECTION 10.2.5.9
ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS
Escalators and moving walks shall not constitute a part of the required means
of egress, unless they are previously approved existing escalators and moving
walks.
SECTION 10.2.5.10
FIRE ESCAPE STAIRS, LADDERS AND SLIDE ESCAPES
A. Fire Escape Stairs
1. General
a. Fire escape stairs (not those under Section 10.2.5.4 and 10.2.5.5 of
this IRR) may be used in required means of egress only in existing
buildings, subject to the applicable provisions of Divisions 8 through
17 of this Chapter. Fire escape stairs shall not constitute more than
(50%) percent of the required exit capacity in any case. Fire
escape stairs shall not be accepted as constituting any part of the
required means of egress for new buildings.
b. Fire escape shall provide a continuous unobstructed safe path of
travel to the ground or other safe area of refuge to which they
lead. Where the fire escape is not continuous, as in cases where
stairs lead to an adjoining roof, which must be clearly indicated,
and suitable walkways with handrails shall be provided where
necessary. Where a single means of egress consists of a
combination of inside stairs and fire escape stairs, each shall
comply with the applicable provision of this Chapter, and the two
shall be so arranged and connected as to provide a continuous
safe path of travel.
2. Types
a. The following types of fire escape stairs are recognized by this
Chapter:
i. Return platform types with superimposed runs; or
ii. Straight run type, with platforms continuing in the same
direction.
b. Either of these may be parallel to or at right angle to the building.
They may be attached to buildings or erected independently of
them and connected bridges.
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