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// CODE SNIPPET

1231.6.2 Enclosure of Exits and Vertical Openings

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 12 Interior Environment > 1231 [BSCC] Local Detention > 1231.6 Existing Group I Occupancies > 1231.6.2 Enclosure of Exits and Vertical Openings
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Except for two-story structures housing ambulatory guests, all interior stairs shall be enclosed in accordance with Chapter 10. In lieu of stairway enclosures, floor separations or smoke barriers may be provided in such a manner that fire and smoke will not spread rapidly to floors above or otherwise impair exit facilities. In these instances, floor separations or smoke barriers shall have a fire resistance equal to not less than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum wall board on each side of wood studs with openings protected by not less than a 13/4-inch (44 mm) solid bonded wood-core door of the self-closing type. All other vertical openings shall be enclosed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7.

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