(A) Two exitways required. Every dwelling unit or rooming unit shall have access to two exitways or stairways leading to the exterior at ground level. Exitways from any one dwelling unit shall not pass through any other such units or bathrooms or toilet rooms. Exitways shall be as remote from each other as is practicable. Access to the two required exits or stairs may be accomplished through a common corridor or hallway, providing such corridor or hallway has direct access to both exits. The use of ladders, ropes, or such devices as substitutes for stairs are prohibited.
(B) Exception. A single exitway shall be permitted in dwelling units within a newly constructed building or within a renovated existing building that are constructed, inspected and issued a certificate of occupancy in accordance with the current, adopted version (as defined by the State of New Hampshire) of NEPA 101 — Life Safety Code and the current, adopted version of the Manchester Building Code.
('71 Code, § 13-79) (Ord. passed 4-15-80; Am. Ord. passed 5-3-22) Penalty, see § 150.999