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continuous operation for the reasons of public safety, emergency management, national security, or business continuity, see NFPA 70. 1203.2 Where Required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections 1203.2.1 through 1203.2.26 or elsewhere identified in this code or any other referenced code. 1203.2.1 through 1203.2.3 {No change.} 1203.2.4 Emergency Voice/alarm Communications Systems. Emergency power shall be provided for emergency voice/alarm communications systems in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 907.5.2.2.5. The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72. Covered and Open Malls, Section 907.2.20 and 914.2 Group A Occupancies, Sections 907.2.1 and 907.5.2.2 Special Amusement Areas, Section 907.2.12 and 914.7 High-rise Buildings, Section 907.2.13 and 914.3 Atriums, Section 907.2.14 and 914.4 Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907.2.19 and 914.5 12 03.2.5 through 12 03.2.14 {No change.} 1203.2.15 Means of Egress Illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1. (90 minutes) 1203.2.16 Membrane Structures. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in temporary tents and membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103.12.6. (90 minutes) Standby power shall be provided for auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures in accordance with Section 2702 of the International Building Code. (4 hours) Auxiliary inflation systems shall be provided in temporary air -supported and air -inflated membrane structures in accordance with section 3103.10.4. 1203.2.17{No change.} 1203.2.18 Smoke Control Systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control systems in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 909.11: Covered Mall Building, International Building Code, Section 402.7 Atriums, International Building Code, Section 404.7 Underground Buildings, International Building Code, Section 405.8 Group I-3, International Building Code, Section 408.4.2 Stages, International Building Code, Section 410 Special Amusement Areas (as applicable to Group A's), International Building Code, Section 411 Smoke Protected Seating, Section 1030.6.2 1203.2.19 {No change.} 1203.2.20 Covered and Open Mall Buildings. Emergency power shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.2.20 and 914.2. 1203.2.21 Airport Traffic Control Towers. A standby power system shall be provided in airport traffic control towers more than 65 ft. in height. Power shall be provided to the following equipment: 1. Pressurization equipment, mechanical equipment and lighting. 2. Elevator operating equipment. 3. Fire alarm and smoke detection systems. 1203.2.22 Smokeproof Enclosures and Stair Pressurization Alternative. Standby power