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In theaters and similar assembly units having a capacity of 300 persons or more where persons are admitted to the building at times when seats are not available and are allowed to wait in a lobby or similar space, such use of lobby or similar space shall not encroach upon the required clear width of exits. The total required width of exits from the building shall be based on the total capacity of the building, including waiting spaces. The capacity of waiting spaces shall be computed at one person for each three square feet of waiting area.
(Prior code § 54-8.6)