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All stairwell doors which are to be locked from the stairwell side shall have electrically controlled locking devices which can be automatically unlocked upon a signal from the fire command panel. A stairwell door at the main exit level shall not be locked from the stairwell side. This section shall apply to all buildings 80 feet above grade whether built prior to or after the adoption of Chapter 13-76.
(Prior code § 62.1-7; Amend Coun. J. 11-5-03, p. 11465)