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1103.4.3 More Than Five Stories
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In other than Group I-2 and I-3 occupancies, interior vertical openings connecting more than five stories shall be protected by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
Exceptions:
- Vertical opening protection is not required for Group R-3 occupancies.
- Vertical opening protection is not required for open parking garages.
- Vertical opening protection for escalators shall be in accordance with Section 1103.4.5, 1103.4.6 or 1103.4.7.
- Exit access stairways and ramps shall be in accordance with Section 1103.4.8.