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172. Door Closers (185.380c10E; 185.390g4; 175.285a; 180/PM:702.6)Except in sprinklered buildings, automatic door closers are required on all doors required to maintainthe fire/smoke rating of the space on at least one side of the door opening and in all “special educationoccupancies.”173. Hold-Open Devices (185.370b11A; 175.275; 180/BC:712.4.1; 180/F:303.4.1; 180/PM:704.2)Hold-open devices are prohibited on all doors described as “self-closing.” Exception to this rulerequires that the “hold-open device” is an approved electrically operated device that is wired into thefire detection and alarm system such that it will automatically release the door if or when the fire alarmsystem is actuated.174. Fire Extinguishers/ Inspected (185.395e1; 175.495; 180/BC:921.2; 180/F:519.2; NFPA 10)Class ABC fire extinguishers are required and should be readily accessible. Other classes of fireextinguishers may be substituted if there are special hazards requiring special protection, e.g. kitchen“K class” extinguishers. The fire extinguishers must be inspected annually and display a current tag.The number required depends on the size of the space.175. Range Canopy Exhaust/Filters (185.460a2; 175.550; 180/F:309.1; 180/MC:504.5)Provide appropriate range canopy exhaust and filters in the kitchen. Kitchens using grease or otherflammables for cooking must have an automatic suppression system.LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER180. Posted Occupant Loads (185.830/NFPA 101; 175.130/NFPA 101; 180/F:601.7;180F:1003.2.2.5)In every assembly occupancy, the approved occupant load must be determined by the governingbody. Under 185 and 175 only, if the approved occupant load is at least 200, then the area is anassembly area, and posting the approved occupant load is highly recommended. Under 180, if thespace has been designated an assembly area, the occupancy load must be posted.181. Fire Detectors (185.395c2B; 175.460a2; 180/PM:705.5.1; 180/PM:705.6.1)Fire detectors are required in libraries not protected by an automatic sprinkler system182. Door Closers (185.380c10E; 185.390g4; 175.285a; 180/PM:702.6)Except in sprinklered buildings, automatic door closers are required on all doors required to maintainthe fire/smoke rating of the space on at least one side of the door opening and in all “special educationoccupancies.”183. Hold-Open Devices (185.370b11A; 175.275; 180/BC:712.4.1; 180/F:303.4.1; 180/PM:704.2)Hold-open devices are prohibited on all doors described as “self-closing.” Exception to this rulerequires that the “hold-open device” is an approved electrically operated device that is wired into thefire detection and alarm system such that it will automatically release the door if or when the fire alarmsystem is actuated.184. Fire Extinguishers/ Inspected (185.395e1; 175.495; 180/BC:921.2; 180/FPC:519.2;180/FPC:702.4; NFPA 10)Class ABC fire extinguishers are required and should be readily accessible in the library/media center.Other classes of fire extinguishers may be substituted if there are special hazards requiring specialprotection. The fire extinguishers must be inspected annually and display a current tag. The numberrequired depends on the size of the space. Under 180 employees or attendants of assemblyoccupancies shall be instructed in the proper utilization of portable fire extinguishers and other manualfire suppression equipment where provided.2-23