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// CODE SNIPPET

1007.7.6 Stairway

Building Code 2012 of South Holland, IL > 10 Means of Egress > 1007 Accessible Means of Egress > 1007.7 Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue > 1007.7.6 Stairway

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Stairways that are part of the means of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall provide a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails.

Exception: The clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) between handrails is not required at stairways serving buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

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