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Large parking structures may use letters to designate columns for ease of locating <br /> automobiles. Example — "Floor P3, Column E". <br /> 16.A floor map shall be included at each stair landing (11" x 17" size) and at each elevator <br /> landing (16" x 20" size) showing the layout and room numbering of the floor. <br /> 17.Stairwell signs shall be designed per Everett Fire Marshal Policy. Go to <br /> www.everettfire.org to view the policy. <br /> 18.AII fire alarm control panels (FACP) and sprinkler valves shall be in heated rooms or <br /> closets with standard man door access. Locations shall be approved by the Fire Code <br /> Official (NFPA 13, 2013 edition, section 8.16.4.1.3). <br /> 19.Where elevators are provided in buildings, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire <br /> department emergency access to all floors. The elevator car shall be of such a size and <br /> arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch ambulance stretcher in the horizontal, <br /> open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical <br /> services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches high and shall be placed <br /> inside on both sides of the hoist-way door frame. <br /> Exception: If all stories within the building have direct, accessible egress to grade. EMC <br /> 16.01, Section L and 2015 IBC 3002.4. <br /> 20.IFC 2015 Code for Fire Escapes <br /> 1104.16 Fire Escape stairways. Fire escape stairways shall comply with Sections <br /> 1104.16.1 through 1104.16.7. <br /> 1104.16.1 Existing means of egress. Fire escape stairways shall be permitted in <br /> existing buildings but shall not constitute more than 50 percent of the required exit <br /> capacity. <br /> 1104.16.2 Protection of openings. Openings within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire escape <br /> stairways shall be protected by opening protective having a minimum 3/-hour fire <br /> protection rating. <br /> Exception: In buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic <br /> sprinkler system, opening protection is not required. <br /> 1104.16.3 Dimensions. Fire escape stairways shall meet the minimum width, capacity, <br /> riser height and tread depth as specified in Section 1104.10. <br /> 1104.16.4 Access. Access to a fire escape stairway from a corridor shall not be through <br /> an intervening room. Access to a fire escape stairway shall be from a door or window <br /> meeting the criteria of Section 1105.1. Access to a fire escape stairway shall be directly <br /> to a balcony, landing or platform. These shall not be higher than the floor or window sill <br /> level and not lower than 8 inches (203 mm) below the floor level or 18 inches (457 mm) <br /> below the window sill. <br /> 1104.16.5 Materials and strength. Components of fire escape stairways shall be <br /> constructed of noncombustible materials. Fire escape stairways and balconies shall <br /> support the dead load plus a live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot (4.78 <br /> kN/m2). Fire escape stairways and balconies shall be provided with a top and <br /> intermediate handrail on each side. <br /> 1104.16.5.1 Examination. Fire escape stairways and balconies shall be <br /> examined for structural adequacy and safety in accordance with Section 1104.16.5 by a <br /> registered design professional or others acceptable to the fire code official every 5 <br /> EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT•2930 Wetmore Avenue Ste 7A• Everett W -4067• (425)257-8100• Fax(425)257-8139 <br />