Section 29.1871. Code; new and existing hospice residences; adoption by reference; amendment.

Rule 71. (1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 18, and 43 of the code that apply to new hospice occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1801.

(2) The provisions of chapters 1 to 10, 11, 19, and 43 of the code that apply to existing hospice occupancies, except as amended by these rules, are adopted by reference in R 29.1801.

Sections 18.4.3.7.2.1 of the code 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:

(a)    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.

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

(c)   Deleted.

History: 2009 AACS; 2014 AACS.