Compliance alternatives for inadequate number of exits

Compliance alternatives for an inadequate number of exits include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Provide connecting fire-exit balconies acceptable to the enforcement authority between buildings; (2) Provide alternate exit or egress facilities leading to safety outside the building or to a place of safe refuge in the building or an adjoining building as acceptable to the enforcement authority; (3) Provide an exterior fire escape or escapes as acceptable to the enforcement authority where the providing of enclosed interior or enclosed exterior stairs is not practical; or 939 8-2-209 (4) Install early fire warning and fire suppression systems. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-207, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1. 8-2-208. Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit. Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Install an approved smoke detection system throughout the building; (2) Install an approved complete automatic fire suppression system; (3) Subdivide the exit travel route with smoke-stop doors acceptable to the enforcement authority; (4) Increase the fire resistance rating of corridor walls and doors; or (5) Provide additional approved means of escape. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-208, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1. 8-2-209. Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts. Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Improve enclosure of exit stairway; (2) Add a partial fire suppression system; (3) Add a sprinkler draft curtain; or (4) Add a smoke detection system. History. Code 1981, § 8-2-209, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.