14B-10-1023 Interior exit stairways and ramps.

The provisions of Section 1023 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1.   Revise section 1023.2 by replacing "basements" with "basements and occupiable rooftops (even if not counted as stories for other purposes)."

2.   Delete exception 3 to Section 1023.3.1.

3.   Revise item 3 in Section 1023.5 to read:

"3.   Security systems covering the interior exit stairway or ramp."

4.   Delete the exception to Section 1023.5.

5.   Revise Section 1023.8 by replacing "an approved" with "a."

5.1.   Insert a new Section 1023.9.2 to read:

"1023.9.2 Designation.

Stairways shall be designated using letters indicating the compass direction of the location of the stairway within the building.

Exception: Letter-based designation schemes approved by the fire code official."

6.   Delete Section 1023.10.

7.   Delete Section 1023.11 and its subsections.

(Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 32180, Art. II, § 19)