2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
1009.6.4 Separation.
Each area of refuge shall be separated from the remainder of the story by a smoke barrier complying with Section 709 or a horizontal exit complying with Section 1026. Each area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion of smoke.
Exceptions:
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Areas of refuge located within an enclosure for interior exit stairways complying with Section 1023.
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Areas of refuge in outdoor facilities where exit access is essentially open to the outside.
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