Areas of rescue assistance are fire-rated spaces where people unable to use stairs can await evacuation assistance from emergency personnel....
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Areas of Rescue Assistance [4.1.3(9), 4.3.11]
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1009.7.4 Stairways
Stairways that are part of the means of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall provide a clear width of 48 inches (1220 mm) between handrails....
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1007.7.6 Stairway
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....
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1009.7.4 Stairways
Stairways that are part of the means of egress for the exterior area for assisted rescue shall provide a minimum clear width of 48 inches (1220 mm) between handrails....
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4.3.11.1(1)
(1) A portion of a stairway landing within a smokeproof enclosure (complying with local requirements).
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4.3.11.1(3)
(3) A portion of a one-hour fire-resistive corridor (complying with local requirements for fire-resistive construction and for openings) located immediately adjacent to an exit...
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Exterior Site Requirement: ADA Standard Section 217.4.4
Section 217.4.4 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for TTYs at exterior sites.
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1003.2.13.7
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4.3.10* Egress
Accessible routes serving any accessible space or element shall also serve as a means of egress for emergencies or connect to an accessible area of rescue assistance....
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Egress Stairs
The requirement for a minimum 48 inch width between handrails is specific to stairs adjacent to areas of rescue assistance and does not apply generally to stairs covered by 4.9....
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4.3.11.4* Two-way Communication
A method of two-way communication, with both visible and audible signals, shall be provided between each area of rescue assistance and the primary entry....
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4.3.11.5 Identification
Each area of rescue assistance shall be identified by a sign which states “AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE” and displays the international symbol of accessibility....
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4.3.11.1(5)
(5) A portion of a stairway landing within an exit enclosure which is vented to the exterior and is separated from the interior of the building with not less than one-hour fire-resistive...
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Exterior Spaces: ADA Standard Section 806.2.2
Exterior spaces, including patios, terraces and balconies, that serve the guest room shall be accessible. [S.H. 9.2.2(6)(d)]...
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1003.2.13.1 General
Where the exit discharge is not accessible, an exterior area for assisted rescue must be provided in accordance with Section 1003.2.13.7. 2....
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4.3.11.1(4)
(4) A vestibule located immediately adjacent to an exit enclosure and constructed to the same fire-resistive standards as required for corridors and openings.
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1009.9 Signage
sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE....
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1007.9 Signage
Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE. 2....
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1009.9 Signage
Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE. 2....
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4.3.11.1(6)
Smoke barriers shall have a fire-resistive rating of not less than one hour and shall completely enclose the area or room....
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General
The 1991 Standards require areas of rescue assistance or horizontal exits in facilities with levels above or below the level of exit discharge....
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1009.2 Continuity and components
Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1027 and Chapter 11A, Section 1115A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-210 and 11B-504, as applicable and serving levels other than...
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4.3.11.1(7)
(7) An elevator lobby when elevator shafts and adjacent lobbies are pressurized as required for smokeproof enclosures by local regulations and when complying with requirements herein...
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4.3.10* EGRESS
Accessible routes serving any accessible space or element shall also serve as a means of egress for emergencies or connect to an accessible place of refuge. Such accessible routes...