Rule 15-16-1-1.47.2 - Multi-Story Building1. 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 Rule 1.47.1.2. The current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 220, Types of Building Construction. shall be the governing code for one hour fire resistance construction items which are not covered in the regulations.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 that 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 Rule 1.46.2 of this chapter. Exceptions to subparagraphs 1 and 2 may be granted to existing facilities at the discretion of the licensing agency.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-1.47.2
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