A. 
Scope. The provisions of this article shall govern the minimum firesafety facilities and equipment to be provided. All structures shall be constructed and maintained to prevent and avoid fire hazards and in a manner conducive to firesafety. All firesafety facilities and equipment shall comply with the requirements herein prescribed insofar as they are applicable.
B. 
Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such firesafety facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements and the Fire Prevention Code.[1] A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or use any premises which do not comply with the following requirements of this article.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 139, Fire Prevention.
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General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a structure to the exterior at a street or to a yard, court or passageway leading to a public open area at grade.
B. 
Direct exit. Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor.
C. 
Locked doors. All doors in the means of egress, required under the Building Code,[1] shall be readily openable from the inner side without the use of keys. Exits from dwelling units, hotel units, lodging units and dormitory units shall not lead through other such units or through toilet rooms or bathrooms.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 119, Construction Codes, Uniform.
D. 
Fire escapes. All required fire escapes shall be maintained in working condition and structurally sound.
E. 
Exit signs. All exit signs shall be maintained illuminated and visible.
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Accumulations. Waste, refuse or other materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in stairways, passageways, doors, windows, fire escapes or other means of egress.
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Flammable matter. Highly flammable or explosive matter, such as paints, volatile oils and cleaning fluids, or combustible refuse, such as wastepaper, boxes and rags, shall not be accumulated or stored on residential premises except in reasonable quantities consistent with normal usage.
C. 
Residential unit. A dwelling unit or rooming unit shall not be located within a structure containing an establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of 110° F. (43.33° C.) or lower, except as provided for in the Building Code.
D. 
Nonresidential structures. Nonresidential structures shall be permitted to store combustible or flammable materials, provided that they are confined to approved storage areas and comply with applicable requirements of the Building and Fire Codes[1] for the appropriate use-group classification.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 119, Construction Codes, Uniform, and Ch. 139, Fire Prevention.
Floors, walls, ceilings and other elements and components required to develop a fire-resistance rating shall be maintained so that the respective fire-resistance rating of the enclosure, separation or construction is preserved.
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General. All fire-protection systems and equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times.
B. 
Fire alarms. Fire alarms and detecting systems, where otherwise required by law, shall be maintained and be suitable for their respective purposes.
C. 
Fire-suppression system. Fire-suppression systems shall be maintained in good condition, free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint and not bent or damaged.
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Standpipe systems. Hose stations shall be identified and accessible. The hose shall be in proper position, ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration.
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Fire extinguishers. All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible and accessible and maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition.