This would be a local code requirement and it varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Most do not have this requirement, others do for certain occupancies and usually schools are one occupancy required to use them.

The place to start is the building inspector or fire marshal for the jurisdiction where the work will be done. He should be able to give you information where you can obtain the code sections with the information that you are looking for.

-Hal


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