13-160-510 Horizontal exits – Bridges and balconies.

   (a)   Bridges and balconies shall be constructed of noncombustible materials with solid floors. Railings shall comply with the requirements for railings of outside stairs.

   (b)   All exterior wall openings within a distance of 15 feet from balconies or bridges shall be protected by fire doors, fire windows or fire shutters as required in Section 15-8-070.

(Prior code § 67-13.3)

13-160-520 Escalators.

   Escalators serving as a required means of exit shall comply with the requirements of Title 14C and with the requirements of Sections 13-160-530 to 13-160-570, inclusive.

(Prior code § 67-14; Amend Coun. J. 10-17-09, p. 72419, § 20; Amend Coun. J. 3-28-18, p. 74459, Art. II, § 18)

13-160-530 Escalators – Compliance with interior stairway requirements.

   Escalators shall comply with all applicable requirements of interior stairways as provided in Section 13-160-290.

(Prior code § 67-14.1)

13-160-540 Escalators – Type.

   Escalators shall be of the horizontal tread type operating in the direction of travel.

(Prior code § 67-14.2)

13-160-550 Escalators – Rise.

   An escalator flight shall have a vertical travel of not more than 35 feet.

(Prior code § 67-14.3)