§ 23-28.13-27 - Boarding homes for children – Egress facilities required.
SECTION 23-28.13-27
§ 23-28.13-27 Boarding homes for children– Egress facilities required. – (a) Each story of every home used for the boarding of children shall have atleast two (2) means of egress. Exits shall be located remotely from each otherproviding the best practicable means of egress for all occupants in the eventfire renders one exit impassable.
(b) Homes not over two (2) stories in height which do nothave the required two (2) means of egress from each story will require theinstallation of fire escapes. Windows will be approved as a means of egress,provided they can be opened to give a clear unobstructed width of not less thantwo feet six inches (2'6") and a height of not less than three feet (3').Platforms with a ladder extending to within six feet (6') of the ground will bepermitted. In lieu of a second means of egress, a smoke detector of a typeapproved by the fire marshal's office shall be properly installed andmaintained in accordance with the regulations established by the Fire SafetyCode Board of Appeal & Review.
(c) Access to fire escapes and outside stairways shall beunobstructed and shall provide safe, adequate, and convenient means of exit.