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Section 1011 — STAIRWAYS

1011.12 Add a sentence to the end of the Exception as follows:

San Francisco Building Inspection Commission Codes · 2022 edition · updated 2026-08-28 · San Francisco

Exception: Other than where required by Section 1011.12.1, in buildings without an occupied roof access to the roof from the top story shall be permitted to be by an alternating tread device, a ships ladder or a permanent ladder. Stairs or ladders used only to attend equipment or window wells are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.

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