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and in a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. Section 1008.1.3.4, Access-controlled egress doors, shall be amended to add the following exception: Exception: In Group E Occupancies where ingress is available by keys located in a KEY BOX mounted at the main entrance to the building, the Fire Alarm must unlock the egress portion or capability of all doors while the ingress function may remain locked Section 1017.1, Construction, shall be amended to add Exception #5 to read as follows: 5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke- detection system within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a system is provided. Section 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. shall be amended, in part, to read as follows: In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405 of the International Building Code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where any floor surface is located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section unchanged}. Section 1028.2, Reliability, shall be amended to read as follows: Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the Fire Code Official. 30 w 0UV0B::