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// CODE SNIPPET

C402.4.4 Doors and Access Openings to Shafts, Chutes, Stairways, and Elevator Lobbies

DC Energy Conservation Code 2013 > 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency > C402 Building Envelope Requirements > C402.4 Air Leakage (Mandatory) > C402.4.4 Doors and Access Openings to Shafts, Chutes, Stairways, and Elevator Lobbies
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Doors and access openings from conditioned space to shafts, chutes, stairways and elevator lobbies shall either meet the requirements of Section C402.4.3 or shall be gasketed, weatherstripped or sealed.

Exception: Door openings required to comply with Section 716 or 716.4 of the International Building CodeBuilding Code; or doors and door openings required by the International Building CodeBuilding Code to comply with UL 1784 shall not be required to comply with Section C402.4.4.

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