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    R2 - Type VA - Exterior door ratings - Exterior Stair Classification

    I have a 3 story R2 project, designed as type V-A construction fully sprinkled. It is on the smaller side so each level only has 4 units that open directly to a 8'x8' area then directly to the 1 exterior egress stair. The stair is completely open on 1 side and bound by exterior walls on most of...
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    exterior staircase fire rated?

    Hi, I want to know if I have a exterior steel staircase separated from the building about 1ft, do I need to fire rate it? The staircase is not enclosed. Thank you
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