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.?,,;..,._. THE BOCA NATlOidAL PflOPERTY PfIAINTEMANCE CODF/1993 serving an occupant load of 50 or less. ?he clear width of aisles shall not be obstructed by chairs, tables or other objects_ PM-702.9 Stairways, handrails and guards: Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers, and every open porcion of a stair, l,anding or balcony which is more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor or grade below shali have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) nor more than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically above the nosing of the uead or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) high above the floor of the landing or balcony. PNf-702.10 Information signs: A sign shall be provided at each floor landing in all interior stairways more than three stories above grade, designating the floor level above the floor of discharge. All elevator lobby call stations on all floor levels shall be marked with approved signs in accordance with the require- ments for new buildings in the building code listed in Chapter 8. SECTION PNi-704.0 FiRERESlSTAPlCE RATIPIGS pM-704.1 Generai: The fireresistance rating of floors, walls, ceilings, and other elements and components shall be main- tained. pNi_704.2 Maintenance: All required fire doors and smoke barriers shall be maincained in good working order, including all hardware necessary for the proper operation thereof_ Fire doors shall not be held open by door stops, wedges and other unap- proved hold-open devices. SECTION PM-705.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEiMS PM-705.1 General: Al] systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof shall be properly maintained. PM-705.2 Fire suppression system: Fire suppression systems shall be in proper operating condition at all times. PM-705.2.1 Valves: Control valves shall be in the fully open posirion. PM-705.2.2 Sprinklers: Sprinklers shall be clean and free of corrosion, paint and damage. Stock shall be at least 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler., deflectors. PM-705.23 Piping: Piping shall be properly supported and shall not support any other loads. PM-7053 Standpipe systems: Standpipe systems shall be in proper operating condition at all times. PM-705.3.1 Valves: Water supply control valves shall be in the fully open position. PM-705.31 Hose connections: Hose connections shall be identified and have ready access thereto. PM-7053.3 Hose: Where provided, the hose shall be proper- ly packed, dry and free from deterioration. PM-705.4 Fire extinguishers: All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible, provided with ready access thereto, and main- tained in an efficient and safe operating condition. Extinguisherr shall be of an approved rype. - PM-705.5 Smoke detectors: A minimum of one approvec single-station or multiple-station smoke detector shall be in stalled in each guesvoom, suite or sleeping area in occupancie. in Use Groups R-1 and I-1, and in divell ing units in the immediat( vicinity of the bedrooms in oc•cupancies in Use Groups R-2 anc R-3. In all residential oc•cupancies, smoke detectors shall bt required on every storv of the dx'elling unit, including base ments. In dx•e!ling units with split levels and without an inter vening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detecto installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lowe level provided that the lower level is less than one full stor below the upper level. Exception: The emergency sign shall not be required for elevators that are part of an accessible means of egress com- plying with the building code listed in Chapter 8. PM-702.11 Locked doors: All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except as provided for in Section PM-702.11. l. P1Vi-702.11.1 Locks permitted: Locks or fasteners shall not be installed on egress doors except in accordance with the following conditions: 1. In mental, penal or other institutions where the security of inmates is necessary, in which case properly trained supervisory personnel shall be continuously on duty and approved provisions are made to remove occupants safely in case of fire or other emergency. 2. In problem security areas, special-purpose door alarms or locking devices shall be approved prior to installa- tion. Manually operated edge or surface-molded flush bolts are prohibited. 3. Where the door hardware conforms to chat permitted by the buifding code listed in Chapter 8. pM-702.12 Emergency escape: Every sleeping room located in a 6asement in an occupancy in Use Group I-1 or R shall have at least one openable window or exterior door approved for emer- gency egress or rescue; or shall have access to not less than two approved independent exits. Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an auto- matic fire suppression system. SECTION PM-703.0 ACCUMULATIONS AND STORAGE PM-703.1 ftccumulations: Rubhish, garhage or other materials shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate in stairways, pas- sageways, doors, windows, fire escapes or other means of egress. PM-703.2 flazardous materiai: Combustible, flammable, ex- plosive or other hazardous materials, such as paints, volatile oils and cleaning fluids, or combustible r•uhhish. such as wastepaper. boxes and rags, shall not be accumulated or stored unless such storage complies with the applicable requirements of the build- ing code and the fire prevention code lisced in Chapter 8. PM-705S.1 Installation: All detectors shall be installed ii accordance with the huiJding cncle listed in Chapter 8. Whe actuated, the smoke detectors shall provide an alarm suitabl to wam the occuponrs within the individual room or dwellin unit. 20