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9.9.5.5.(3)
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Application
Application 1: 
Placing of obstructions, such as counter gates, in required means of egress from parts of floor areas, where:
  • the obstructions do not satisfy Sentence 9.9.5.5.(2), and
  • the parts of the floor areas served by the obstructed means of egress are not generally accessible to the public.
This applies to mercantile occupancies and business and personal services occupancies, in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
Exceptions: 
except for means of egress that are within dwelling units or that serve not more than one dwelling unit, as stated in Sentence 9.9.5.1.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To supersede the requirements of Sentence (2), which would otherwise prohibit the placing of obstructions in means of egress, and permit such obstructions, on the basis that:
  • the application is limited to certain occupancies and floor areas that are not generally accessible to the public, and
  • persons on the floor area are likely to be familiar with egress facilities.
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