13-160-570 Escalators – Protection.

   Escalators serving as required exits shall be enclosed and protected as required for stairways in Section 15-8-120.

(Prior code § 67-14.5)

13-160-580 Exterior stairs.

   Exterior stairs required as a means of exit shall comply with all applicable requirements for interior stairs and with the provisions of Sections 13-160-590 to 13-160-620, inclusive.

(Prior code § 67-15)

13-160-590 Exterior stairs – Treads and risers.

   Solid risers shall not be required. Treads and landings shall be solid except for openings required for drainage.

(Prior code § 67-15.1)

13-160-600 Exterior stairs – Opening protectives.

   Except in residential units, all openings within 15 feet of an exterior stair shall be protected with fire doors, windows or shutters complying with the requirements of Section 15-8-070.

(Prior code § 67-15.2)

13-160-610 Exterior stairs – Permanent.

   Exterior stairs shall be built permanently to the ground without counter-balanced or movable sections.

(Prior code § 67-15.3)

13-160-620 Exterior stairs – Construction.

   Exterior stairs shall be constructed entirely of non-combustible materials in the following buildings:

   (a)   Buildings of Types I-A, I-B, I-C and II construction;

   (b)   Institutional units.

(Prior code § 67-15.4)

13-160-630 Fire escapes.

   Fire escapes, when permitted, shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13-160-640 and 13-160-650.

   Fire escapes shall not be permitted except where such exits now serve existing buildings and except as approved by the building commissioner for existing buildings where additional exits are necessary and conditions do not permit the use of more adequate exit facilities.

(Prior code § 67-16; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 34; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)