Multi-Story Building

Multi-Story Building 1. Fire resistive construction. After adoption of these regulations all institutions for the aged or infirm containing two (2) or more stories shall be of at least one-hour fire resistive construction throughout except as provided in 140.1 (2). 2. Elevator required. No patient shall be housed above the first floor unless the building is equipped with an elevator. The minimum cab size of the elevator shall be approximately five (5) feet four (4) inches by eight (8) feet no (0) inches and constructed of metal. The width of the shaft door shall be at least three (3) feet ten (10) inches. The load weight capacity shall be at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) pounds. The elevator shaft shall be enclosed in fire resistant construction of not less than two-hour fire resistive rating. Elevators shall not be counted as required exits. Elevators are subject to the requirements of the referenced standard listed in paragraph 139.2 of this chapter. Exceptions to sub- paragraphs 1 and 2 may be granted to existing facilities at the discretion of the licensing agency.