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for such railings or enclosures shall be in the manner specified in
(6)(b) for tension members, except as provided in para “A”(6)(f) of
this Section.
f.
Notwithstanding the provisions of para “A” (6)(b) and (6)(c) of this
Section, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction may
approve any existing fire escape stair for a very small building
when it has been shown by load test or other evidence a
satisfactory to him to have adequate strength.
7. Guards and Handrails
a. All fire escape shall have walls or guards on both sides, in
accordance with para “H” of Section 10.2.5.4 of this IRR, except for
height, which shall be one hundred seven centimeters (107 cm)
and ninety one centimeters (91 cm) for fire escape for every small
buildings, the height being measured vertically from a point on the
stair tread twenty five millimeters (25 mm) back from the leading
edge, or vertically above any landings or balcony floor level.
b. All fire escape shall have handrails on both sides, not less than
seventy six centimeters (76 cm) not more than one hundred seven
centimeters (107 cm) high, measured vertically from a point on the
stair tread twenty five millimeters (25mm) back from the leading
edge, all in general conformity to the requirements for stair
handrails, para “H” of Section 10.2.5.4 of this IRR.
c. Handrails and guards shall be so constructed as to withstand a
force of ninety one kilograms (91 kg) applied downward or
horizontally at any point.
8. Swinging Section of Fire Escape Stairs
a. Swinging stair sections shall not be used for fire escape stairs
except where termination over sidewalks, alleys or driveways
makes it impracticable to build stairs permanently to the ground.
Where used, swinging stairs shall comply with all provisions of this
subsection.
b. Swinging section of stairs shall not be located over doors, over the
path of travel from any other exit, or in any location where there
are or likely to be obstruction.
c. Width of swinging section of stairs shall be at least equal to that of
the stairs above.
d. Pitch/slope shall not be steeper than that of the stairs above.
e. Railings shall be provided similar in height and construction to
those required for the stairs above. Railings shall be designed to
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