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246. Curtains/Scenery (185.360e1; 175.430c; 180/F:306.0; 180/F306.4)Stage curtains must be flameproof or fire retardant. If label is dated, it must be current. All otherdecorative materials shall be of noncombustible material or flame retardant.247. Manual Fire Alarm Station (185.395d3; 175.470; 180/PM:705.6.2; 180/BC:918.0)A manual fire alarm station shall be located in or adjacent to the auditorium. New or replacementmanual fire alarm stations are required to conform to NFPA 72.STAIRWELL251. Fire Detectors (185.395; 185.320D; 175.265)Fire detectors are required in stairwells not protected by an automatic sprinkler system.252. Door Closers (185.370c; 175.285E5)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.”253. 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.254. Illuminated Exit Signs (185.370a6; 175.480a; 180/PM:702.5)Illuminated exit signs and directional exit signs shall be installed at every required exit doorway.255. No Storage Under Stairs (185.370c10H) The space beneath any interior exit stairs shall be leftopen or enclosed by not less than one hour fire rated construction. If area is sprinklered, it may beused for storage if it has a self-closing, class B fire door.256. Emergency Lighting (185.370a6; 175.480; 180/BC:1024; 180/BC:2706; 180/F:601.1)Emergency lighting is required for means of egress illumination in rooms or spaces where more thanone exit or exit access is required. It must be connected to a battery or electrical back-up system.257. Properly Maintained Stairs (185.370c10G)Non-slip treads required on all stairs.258 Unobstructed exits (185.370m2Ai& iii; 175.130 (NFPA 101);180/BC 1005.1)Safe, reliable and unobstructed passage shall be provided in stairwells and through stairwelldoorways.STORAGE UNDER STAGE261. Fire Detectors (185.395; 185.320D; 175.265)Fire detectors are required in storage areas not protected by an automatic sprinkler system262. Door Closer or Lock (185.360d1C)Under stage storage must have an automatic door closer unless it is sprinklered or normally remainslocked, subject to use by responsible supervisory personnel.2-27