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9.9.5.6.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Application | Application 1: Mirrors placed in or adjacent to exits,
and mirrors and draperies placed on or over exit doors,
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 limit the probability that a reflection in a mirror will
confuse persons as to the direction of exit, which could lead to delays in
the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to
harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability that a reflection in a mirror will
confuse persons as to the direction of exit, which could lead to persons hitting
or bumping into the mirror, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 3: To limit the probability that mirrors or draperies placed
on or over exit doors will lead to persons being unable to locate exits in
an emergency situation, which could lead to delays in the evacuation or movement
of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.
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