Section 29.1842. Life safety code; new nursing homes; adoption by reference.


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  • Rule 42. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 18, and 43 of the code that apply to new nursing home occupancies are adopted by reference in R 19.1802.

    (2) Section 18.4.3.7.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

    18.4.3.7.2.1 Where the smoke compartment being modified is not protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 19.3.5.7, all of the following shall apply:

    (1)    Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed of 1-3/4 in. (44 mm) thick, solid-bonded core wood or of construction that resists the passage of fire for a minimum of 20 minutes.

    (2)   Door frames shall be labeled or of steel construction.

    (3)   Deleted.

History: 2001 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2014 AACS.