Section 305 — EDUCATIONAL GROUP E
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305.1 Educational Group E. ¶
305.1 Educational Group E. Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Exception: [SFM] A residence used as a home school for the children who normally reside at the residence. Such residences shall remain classified as Group R-2, or Group R-3 occupancies. 305.1.1 Accessory to places of religious worship. Religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums, which are accessory to places of religious worship in accordance with Section…
305.2 Group E, child- care facilities. ¶
305.2 Group E, child- care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or portions thereof occupied by more than six children 36 months of age and older who receive educational, supervision or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours per day. Exception: [SFM] A child-care facility not otherwise classified a Group R-3 occupancy, where occupants are not capable of respond- ing to an emergency situation without physical assistance from the staff shall be classified as Group I-4. Infants and toddlers are allowed in a Group E child care when the facility complies with California…
305.3 Storm shelters in Group E occupancies. ¶
305.3 Storm shelters in Group E occupancies. Storm shelters shall be provided for Group E occupancies where required by Section 423.5.