Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue [IBC§1007.8 (2003), §1003.2.13.7 (2000)]

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Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue [IBC§1007.8 (2003), §1003.2.13.7 (2000)]

Exterior area for assisted rescue. Notes: Openness - Area must be at least 50% open to minimize accumulation of smoke or toxic gases. Fire-rated Separation - One hour min. fire-rated separation within 10’ (horizontal and vertical) of the exterior area of assisted rescue (3/4 hour rating for opening protectives within this area). Exterior Exit Stairway - 48” min, clear width between handrails. Wheelchair Space - 1 space (30” min. by 48” min.) for every 200 occupants or portion thereof served by the exterior area for assisted rescue. Spaces cannot reduce the required egress width and must be entered directly from an accessible route or one adjacent wheelchair space. Identification (“Area of Refuge” sign) - Visual and tactile sign: “AREA OF REFUGE” with International Symbol of Accessibility located at door (interior side) leading to exterior area for assisted rescue.

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