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(a) In theaters, the foyer at the main floor level shall connect to a public street or streets either directly or through a straight and unobstructed corridor equal in minimum width to the aggregate required width of exit; except that not more than one-third of the aggregate exit width may lead to alleys, courts or exit passageways complying with the requirements of Section 13-84-210. Foyers and connecting corridors may have ramps having a slope of not more than one in 10.
(b) In rooms of assembly units other than theaters, exits may lead to any horizontal or vertical means of exit complying with the requirements of Chapter 13-160.
(c) Vertical exits shall be cumulative between floors in case of open multileveled type spaces such as balconies and mezzanines in theaters.
(Prior code § 54-8.4)