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Page 17 of 20 dumbwaiter; or the certificate shall be available for public inspection in the office of the building operator. (B) Elevators: In buildings equipped with passenger elevators, at least one elevator shall be maintained in operation at all times when the building is occupied. Exception: Buildings equipped with only one elevator shall be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service for testing or servicing. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 4- 8 -6 -7: DUCT SYSTEMS: (A) General: Duct systems shall be maintained free of all obstructions and shall be capable of providing the required function. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 4 -8 -7: FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: 4- 8 -7 -1: GENERAL: (A) Scope: The provisions of this Section shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities and equipment to be provided. (B) Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner - occupant or permit another person to occupy any premises that do not comply with the requirements of this Section. (Ord. 706, 3 -16 -1998) 4 3.. •2: MEANS OF EGRESS: (A) General: A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. (B) Exit Capacity: The capacity of the exits serving a floor shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof as determined by the building code. (C) Number Of Exits: In nonresidential buildings, every occupied story more than six (6) stories above grade shall be provided with not less than two (2) independent exits. In residential buildings, every story exceeding two (2) stories above grade shall be provided with not less than two (2) independent exits. In stories where more than one exit is required, all occupants shall have access to at least two (2) exits. Every occupied story which is both totally below grade and greater than two thousand (2,000) square feet shall be provided with not less than two (2) independent exits. (D) Arrangement: Exits from dwelling units, rooming units, guest rooms and dormitory units shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms. (E) Exit Signs: All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "Exit" signs where required by the building code. All "Exit" signs shall be maintained visible and all illuminated "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times that building is occupied. (F) Corridor Enclosure: All corridors serving an occupant load greater than thirty (30) and the openings therein shall provide an effective barrier to resist the movement of smoke. All transoms, louvers, doors and other openings shall be closed or shall be self - closing. E ceptions: -17- aup://66.113.195 .234 /MN /Burnsville /docbar.htm 6/9/2006