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224-6 HOMES AND CAMPS IN FQWEST AREAS
<br />3-S.3 All stairways shall comply at least with the mini
<br />mum requirements for Class B stairs in existing buildings,
<br />as described in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, that is. the
<br />stairway shall be at least 36-in. (91.4-cm) wide, with max
<br />imum height of risers being 8 in. (20.3 cm) and minimum
<br />ividth of tread 9 in. (23 cm).
<br />3-3.4 Every sleeping room, unless it has two doors pro
<br />viding separate ways of escape, or has a door leading di
<br />rectly to the outside of the building, shall have at least
<br />one exterior window which can be opened from the inside
<br />without the use of tools to provide a clear opening of not
<br />less than 22 in. (56 cm) in least dimension and 5 square ft
<br />(1.5 m*) in area. The bottom sill shall not be more than 4
<br />h (1.2 m) above the floor.
<br />3-3.5* No stove or combustion heater shall be located
<br />directly under, or immediately at the foot of. stairs or
<br />otherwise block escape in case of malfunctioning of the
<br />stove or heater.
<br />3-3.6* When awning or hopper type windows are used,
<br />they shall be hinged or otherwise arranged to allow side
<br />brackets to drop and permit the full opening to be used
<br />for escape. Where quick-opening devices are provided,
<br />they shall be the type easily opened from the inside for
<br />emergency egress.
<br />3-3.7 These exit requirements apply to all occupied
<br />areas, particularly bedrooms and basement recreation
<br />rooms.
<br />3-4* Interior Finish.
<br />3-4.1* Interior finish shall be of the type described in
<br />Section 6-2. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. “
<br />3-5* Roof Coverings.
<br />3-5.1 Roof coverings shall be noncombustible or
<br />classified as Class C or better as a result of tests and
<br />listings by a testing laboratory.
<br />3-6 Spark Arrescers.
<br />3-6.1 Chimneys of homes and cottages in areas particu
<br />larly susceptible to ignition from chimney sparks shall be
<br />equipped with spark arresten that meet the requirements
<br />of NFPA 211, Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Vents. Essen
<br />tially, the standard requires the following;
<br />3-6.1.1 The net free area of the arrester shall be not less
<br />than four times the net free area of the outlet of the
<br />chimney flue it serves.
<br />3-6.1.2 Arresters shall have a vertical height of not less
<br />than 1.3 times the minimum diameter of the chimney
<br />flue or the minimum horizontal dimension of rectangular
<br />chimney flue.
<br />3-6.1.3 Arresters, including bolts, rivets, screws, and
<br />supporting members, shall be made of stainless steel
<br />(ASTM A16/, Type 316, or ASTM A478, Type 316, or
<br />the equivalent).
<br />3-6.1.4* Openinn shall not permit the passage of
<br />spheres having a mameier larger than Vi in. (1.27 cm)
<br />nor block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less
<br />than % in. (0.95 cm).
<br />3-6.1.5 Means shall be provided for securely attaching
<br />the spark arresters to chimneys to provide adequate sup
<br />port and prevent movement of the arrester.
<br />Chapter 4 Electrical Equipment
<br />4-1 Insullation and Safety Precautions.
<br />4-1.1* All electrical installatioiu shall be made in con
<br />formance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code^, and
<br />NFPA 70A, Electrical Code for One- and Two-Family
<br />Dwellings, in the United States, and shall be made in con
<br />formance with the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada.
<br />4-1.2 Fuses and circuit breakers shall provide protec
<br />tion so the current is shut off when circuits are overloaded
<br />or there is a short circuit.
<br />4-1.3 Electrical circuits and equipment, where required
<br />to be grounded, shall be grounded according to re
<br />quirements of Article 250 of NFPA 70, National EleC'
<br />trical Code.
<br />4-1.4* Electrical ecuipment (fixtures, receptacles, etc.)
<br />installed outdoors sh» 11 be of a type approved for outdoor
<br />conditions.
<br />4-1.5* Electrical power tools, used indoors or outdoors,
<br />shall be grounded unless protected by a system of double
<br />insulation or its ec^uivalent. Where double iruulation is
<br />employed, the equipment shall be distinctively marked.
<br />4-1.6 The electrical service drop conductors between
<br />service pole (transformer) and weatherhead at the
<br />building shall be installed with proper clearances from
<br />the ground as required by Article 230. NFPA 70, Na
<br />tional Electrical Code. Care shall be taken to remove any
<br />obstructions, such as tree limbs or branches.
<br />4-2 Radio and Television Equipment.
<br />4-2.1 All radio and television equipment shall be in
<br />stalled according to the requirements of Article 810,
<br />Chapter 8 of NFPA 70. National Electrical Code, and
<br />NFPA 78. Ughtning Protection Code.
<br />4-3 Lightning Protection.
<br />4-3.1* For safety against lightning, all metal structures
<br />shall be grounded including masts and poles supporting
<br />antenna members. If the building has an approved light
<br />ning protection system, metallic masts, where installed
<br />outside the building, shall be bonded properly to the
<br />lightning protection system, with standard lightning con
<br />ductors or the equivalent. Lead-in conductors shall be
<br />protected by approved lightning arresters. Antennas shall
<br />not be installed where they can fall against power lines or.
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