15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.47.27 - Fire Escapes and Ladders
1. The use of
ladders (metal or otherwise) in lieu of escapes or fire stairways shall not be
permitted on any facility licensed under these regulations.
2. The use of open fire escapes shall not be
permitted on facilities opened or established after the effective date of these
regulations.
3. Open fire escapes
will be permitted on existing institutions provided such fire escapes meet the
following requirements:
a. They must be of
non-combustible material.
b. They
must have railing or guard at least four (4) feet high on each unenclosed side.
c. Wall openings adjacent to fire
escapes shall be protected with fire resistive doors and windows.
d. Doors leading to fire escapes shall open
in the direction of exit.
e. Fire
escapes on facilities licensed after adoption of these regulations should
generally meet requirements for stairways.
Notes
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