B.

Protective Enclosure of Exits

1. When an exit is required to be protected by separation from other parts of the building by some requirements of this IRR, the construction of the separation shall meet the following requirements:

a. The separation shall have at least one (1) hour fire resistance rating when the exit connects three (3) storeys or less, regardless of whether the storeys connected are above or below the storey at which the exit discharge begins.

b. The separation shall have at least two (2) hours resistance rating when the exit connects four (4) or more storeys, whether above or below the floor of discharge. It shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be
supported by construction having at least a two (2)-hour fire resistance rating.

c. Any opening in the separation wall/construction shall be protected by an approved self-closing fire resistive door.

d. Openings in exit enclosure shall be confined to those necessary for access, to the enclosure from normally occupied spaces and for egress from the enclosure.

2. No exit enclosure shall be used for any purpose other than for means of egress.

C. Capacity of Means of Egress

1. The egress capacity for approved components of means of egress shall be based on the capacity factors shown in Table 1.

2. The required capacity of a corridor shall be the occupant load that utilizes the corridor for exit access divided by the required number of exits to which the corridor connects, but the corridor capacity shall be not less than the
required capacity of the exit to which the corridor leads.

SECTION 10.2.17.2 PIERS AND WATER-SURROUNDED STRUCTURE

A. This Section applies to water-surrounded structures or piers occupied as aplace of amusement, passenger terminal or used for any purpose othe than for the mooring of vessels and handling of cargo. Such piers shall be provided
with means of exit from any structures thereon and to the shore appropriate to the character or occupancy of the pier in general accordance with the applicable sections of Division 8 through 17 of this IRR.

B. Any pier so occupied, extending more than forty six meters (46 m) from the shore, shall be so arranged as to minimize the possibility that fire in or under the pier, may block escape of occupants to shore by one or more of the
following measures:

1. It must be provided with two (2) separate ways of travel to shore, by two (2) well-separated walkways or independent structures.

2. The pier deck must be open fire-resistant and supported with noncombustible materials.

3. The pier deck must be provided with automatic fire suppression system protection for combustible structure and for superstructure, if any.

4. It should be completely open and unobstructed and is fifteen meters (15 m) in width if less than one hundred fifty two meters (152 m) long; or its width is not less than ten (10%) percent of its length if over one hundred fifty two
meters (152 m) long.

C. Any building or structure surrounded by water such as a lighthouse shall have sufficient outside area of ground as on an island, or fire-resistant platform, to provide an adequate area of refuge from any fire in the structure. Means
shall be available for transportation of occupants away from such structures to the shore or other places of safety such as by boat or helicopter, in case of fire or other emergency, within a reasonable period of time.
SECTION 10.2.17.3 IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE AND VESSELS

A. Any house trailer or similar vehicle, railroad car, street car, truck or bus from which the wheels have been removed, provided with a permanenttype foundation, or otherwise fixed so that it is not mobile shall be considered as a
building and shall be subject to the requirements of this Rule which are applicable to buildings of similar occupancy.

B. Any ship, barge, or other vessel, which is permanently moored or aground and is occupied for purposes other than navigation, shall be subject to the requirements of this Rule applicable to buildings or similar occupancy.

SECTION 10.2.18.2 PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

A. Drills

The employees or attendants of places or public assembly shall be trained and drilled in the duties they are to perform in case of fire, panic, or other related emergencies in order to be of greatest service in effecting the orderly exit of
occupants.

B. Opens Flame Devices

No open flame lighting devices shall be used in any place of assembly. Exception No. I: Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction may permit open flame lighting under
such restrictions as are necessary to avoid danger of ignition of combustible materials or injury to occupants.

Exception No. 2: Open the flame devices may be used on stages where a necessary part of theatrical performances provided that adequate precautions, satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction, are taken to
prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

Exception No. 3: Gas lights may be permitted provided that adequate precautions satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition or any combustible materials.

C. Special Food Service Devices

Portable cooking equipment shall be permitted only as follows:

1. Equipment fueled by small heat sources which can be readily extinguished by water, such as candles or alcohol-burning equipment (including "solid alcohol") may be used. Adequate precautions satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

2. Candles may be used on tables for food service if securely supported on substantial non-combustible bases, so located as to avoid danger of ignition of combustible materials and only if approved by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction. Candle flames shall be protected.

3. "Flaming Sword" or other equipment involving open flames and flamed dishes such as cherries jubilee, crepes suzette, etc., may be permitted provided that necessary precautions are taken, and subject to the approval of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

D. Smoking 1. Smoking in places of assembly shall be regulated by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

2. In rooms or areas where smoking is prohibited, plainly visible "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted.

3. No person shall smoke in prohibited areas.

4. Where smoking is permitted, suitable ash trays or receptacles should be provided in convenient locations.

E. Decorations and Stage Scenery

1. Combustible materials shall be treated with an effective flame retardant material. Stage settings made of combustible materials shall likewise be treated with flame retardant materials.

2. Only noncombustible materials or fire retardant pressure treated wood may be used for stage scenery or props, on the audience side of the proscenium arch.

3. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction over the area shall impose controls on the volume and arrangement of combustible contents (including decorations) in places of assembly to provide adequate level of safety to life
from fire.

F. Seating

1. Seats in assembly occupancies accommodating more than two hundred (200) persons shall be securely fastened to the floor except together in groups of not less than three (3) or more than seven (7) and as permitted by the next
paragraph. All seats in balconies and galleries shall be securely fastened to the floor, except in places of worship.
2. Seats not secured to the floor may be permitted in restaurants, night clubs, and other occupancies where the fastening of seats to the floor may be impractical; Provided, that in the area used for seating (excluding dance floors, stage,
etc.), there shall be not more than one (1) seat for each one and four-tenths square meters (1.4 m2) of net floor area and adequate aisles to reach exits shall be maintained at all times.