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Sawhorse
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Here we are 48 posts into the OP and no one has even mentioned
Accessibility requirements !.......I believe that most of us
agree that a 2nd Exit is needed in each Corridor and even
"required".....Add some wheel chairs, or occupants on
crutches to the mix and see what happens in a panic.
I am of the opinion that 2 exits are required, if for nothing
else than [ possible ] Dead End scenario, ...occupants & others
waiting / milling around outside each theater, and Accessibility
requs......Not sure I can can provide chapter & verse for "the
Letter" of the IBC other than [ `09 IBC ]:
Section 101.3 - Intent,
Section 104.1 - Intent and Purpose,
Section 104.11 - Intent,
[ `09 IFC ] 102.9 - Matters not provided for:
"Requirements that are essential for the public safety of
an existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or
for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not
specifically provided for by this code shall be determined
by the fire code official."
If the BO cannot cite chapter & verse from the IBC to
substantiate the 2nd Exit, then the FCO can !
tudorvac,
FWIW, ...I agree with the "old farts" in your office,
...a 2nd Exit is required !
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Here we are 48 posts into the OP and no one has even mentioned
Accessibility requirements !.......I believe that most of us
agree that a 2nd Exit is needed in each Corridor and even
"required".....Add some wheel chairs, or occupants on
crutches to the mix and see what happens in a panic.
I am of the opinion that 2 exits are required, if for nothing
else than [ possible ] Dead End scenario, ...occupants & others
waiting / milling around outside each theater, and Accessibility
requs......Not sure I can can provide chapter & verse for "the
Letter" of the IBC other than [ `09 IBC ]:
Section 101.3 - Intent,
Section 104.1 - Intent and Purpose,
Section 104.11 - Intent,
[ `09 IFC ] 102.9 - Matters not provided for:
"Requirements that are essential for the public safety of
an existing or proposed activity, building or structure, or
for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not
specifically provided for by this code shall be determined
by the fire code official."
If the BO cannot cite chapter & verse from the IBC to
substantiate the 2nd Exit, then the FCO can !
tudorvac,
FWIW, ...I agree with the "old farts" in your office,
...a 2nd Exit is required !
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