Subsection 1022.2 - TerminationExit enclosures shall terminate at an exit discharge or a public way.
Exception: An exitenclosure shall be permitted to terminate at an exit passageway complying with Section 1023, provided the exit passageway terminates at an exit discharge or a public way.
1022.2.1Extension. Where an exitenclosure is extended to an exit discharge or a public way by an exit passageway, the exitenclosure shall be separated from the exit passageway by a fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 707 or a horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 712, or both. The fire-resistance rating shall be at least equal to that required for the exitenclosure. A fire door assembly complying with Section 715.4 shall be installed in the fire barrier to provide a means of egress from the exit enclosure to the exit passageway. Openings in the fire barrier other than the fire door assembly are prohibited. Penetrations of the fire barrier are prohibited. Exception: Penetrations of the fire barrier in accordance with Section 1022.4 shall be permitted.