Swinging fire doors must be able to close from the full-open position and latch automatically. The door closer must exert enough force to close and latch the door from any partially-open position.
14X-5-502.5 Ceilings.
The hanging and displaying of goods and decorative materials from acoustical ceiling systems that are part of a fire-resistance-rated horizontal assembly is prohibited.
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. V, § 20)
14X-5-502.6 Testing.
Horizontal and vertical sliding or rolling fire doors must be inspected and tested annually to confirm operation and full closure. Records of inspections and testing must be maintained by the owner.
14X-5-502.7 Vertical openings.
Interior vertical openings, including stairways, elevator hoistways, and service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories, must be enclosed or protected as specified in Sections 14X-5-502.7.1 through 14X-5-502.7.6.
14X-5-502.7.1 Group I-2 occupancies.
In Group I-2 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting two or more stories must be protected with 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.