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February 9, 1973 <br />Luther Child Care Center <br />4526 Federal Avenue <br />Everett, Washington <br />DSHS ;E73067 <br />Review of: <br />Received: <br />Edited by: <br />Project Architoct: <br />Review of State Fire Marshal <br />Architect's letter of January 26, 1973 <br />January 29, 1973 <br />J. Norris Pearson, P.E., Health Services Div. <br />Charles Morgan & Associates <br />1. Item #2, Page 5: Corridor #424 would not necessarily need to <br />be 44" wide, if the load does not exceed ten persons according <br />to Section 3304. However, Corridor #425, as located, could be <br />used by any number of people from all areas served by Corridor <br />#423, as well as Corridor 7-1424. <br />It is difficult, in an emergency situation, to prohibit the <br />use of an exit because it has not been designated as a "required <br />exit." <br />The code requires that any door, that can be used ah an exit, <br />must meet the code requirements of an exit except that an exit <br />sign is not required. Therefore, the corridor (v425) must be <br />44" wide and exit door ( 2) must swing out. <br />2. Item 6, Page 6: We agree with your statement concerning the <br />stair to Room #501. <br />We are well aware of Section 3308(a) and its permissive use of <br />unenclosed stairs in this particular occupancy. The hazard to <br />occupants is aggravated by the fact that only one exit would be <br />required from the office area due to potential -load. Reference <br />Section 3303(j), U.B.C., 1970 Edition. <br />