(A) General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a structure to a public way.
(B) Exit capacity. The capacity of the exits serving a floor shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof in accordance with the rules of the Commission.
(C) Arrangement. Exits from dwelling units, rooming units, guest rooms and dormitory units shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms, except as otherwise permitted under the rules of the Commission.
(D) Locked doors.
(1) All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except as provided in division (D)(2) and under the rules of the Commission.
(2) Locks permitted. Locks or fasteners shall not be installed on egress doors expect in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) In mental, penal or other institutions where the security of inmates is necessary, in which case properly trained supervisory personnel shall be continuously on duty and approved provisions are made to remove occupants safely in case of fire or other emergency.
(b) In problem security areas, special-purpose door alarms or locking devices shall be approved prior to installation. Manually operated edge or surface-molded flush bolts are prohibited.
(c) Where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the rules of the Commission.
(Ord. CO-96-08, passed 9-23-96; Am. Ord. CO-01-5, passed 3-26-01; Am. Ord. 06-2, passed 7-13-06; Am. Ord. 14-20, passed 12-22-14)