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2. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S occupancy. (remainder unchanged) 3. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy (remainder unchanged) 4. {No change.} Add Exception 6 to Section 1020.2, Construction, to read as follows: Section 1020.2 Construction. Exceptions: 1. through 5. {No change.} 6. In unsprinklered group B occupancies, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire -resistive construction within a single tenant space when the space is equipped with approved automatic smoke -detection within the corridor. The actuation of any detector must activate self - annunciating alarms audible in all areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors must be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided. Add Exception 4 to Section 1030.1.1.1, Spaces under grandstands and bleachers, to read asfollows: Section 1030.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers. Exceptions: 1. through 3. {No change.} 4. Where alternate means or methods are submitted to and approved by the Building and Fire Officials. Amend Section 1032.2, Reliability, to read as follows: 1032.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means of egress. Amend Section 1103.3, Existing Elevators, by adding a sentence to end of the paragraph as follows: Section 1103.3 Existing Elevators.... Provide emergency signage as required by Section 604.4.