Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS. — San Francisco Fire Code

SECTION 1010. – DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES. ¶

The following part of the San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding part of the California Fire Code section:

1010.1.2. [For SF] Door Swing.

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Exceptions:

In other than Group A, E, H, I, R, and high-rise building occupancies, special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion, or folding door assemblies complying with Section 1010.3.3.
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The following part of the San Francisco Fire Code section replaces the corresponding part of the California Fire Code section:

1010.1.4.3. [For SF] Special Purpose Horizontal Sliding Door, Accordion, or Folding Doors.

In other than Group A, E, H, I, R, and high-rise building occupancies, special purpose horizontal sliding, accordion, or folding door assemblies permitted to be a component of a means of egress in accordance with Exception 6 of Section 1010.1.2 shall comply with all of the following criteria:

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SECTION 1013. – EXIT SIGNS. ¶

The following part of the San Francisco Fire Code section adds to the corresponding California Fire Code section:

1013.1. [For SF] Where required.

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Exceptions:

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Doorways or other openings leading to a fire escape, except within individual dwelling units, shall be provided with a sign reading “FIRE E SC APE” in letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high, in high contrast with the background.

SECTION 1031. – EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE. ¶

1031.2.2. Direct Access to Public Way.

When buildings are constructed on lot lines, an emergency escape and rescue egress may pass through the building via an exit passageway (per SFFC Section 1024) with approval from the AHJ. The exit passageway shall be an independent exit access path to the public way from the building u ni ts.

SECTION 1032. – MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS. ¶

1032.2.1.4. [For SF] Fire Escape Obstructions.

Fire escapes and related balconies, ladders, landings, and operating devices shall not be obstructed in any manner. No object shall be stored on or attached to a fire escape without the approval of the fire code official. Fire escapes shall not be located beyond a locked door or room that restricts immediate access to the fire escape from the corridor.

Exception: These restrictions shall not apply to a building in which every dwelling or commercial space within the building has immediate access to a fire escape without exiting the dwelling or space and entering the corridor.