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In penal institutions, manual alarm-sending stations may be located solely at designated guard stations; provided, that:
a. The building is sprinklered in accordance with provisions of this chapter;
b. Smoke detectors are installed within the return air duct of the ventilation systems serving all occupied areas that automatically activate the presignal alarm and shut down the air handling units;
c. Guards are on duty 24 hours a day with one guard present at the designated guard stations at all times;
d. Two guard stations are present on every level of the building;
e. The maximum travel distance from any point in the building to a guard station or a building exit does not exceed 250 feet.
(Prior code § 91-110.1; Added Coun. J. 3-20-85, p. 14411)