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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. ofSubagency 0033 - Child Care Licensing
Chapter 9 - FIRE STANDARDS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
Section 9-5 - Exits

049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-5

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 9-5 - Exits

The building or fire official, in accordance with the adopted building and fire codes, shall determine number of exits, placement and adequacy. General requirements are:

(a) A minimum of two (2) exits;

  • (i) A second exit may consist of a sliding glass patio door with approved landing, guardrails and handrails.
  • (ii) Windows and garages shall not be considered as an exit for this purpose;
  • (iii) An exit door is a side-hinged door and shall be at least 32" of clear width by 80" in height in new construction or as approved by the authority having jurisdiction in existing construction.

(b) Required exit access, 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.

(c) An exit shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice.

(d) Egress doors shall be readily openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort, the door knob system shall be an "emergency exit feature type, no unlocking required". Use of dead bolts, chains, night latches, manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted during child care hours.

(e) The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building is occupied.

(f) Porches, steps, stairs, landings and walkways shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition, and in compliance with the adopted code or as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

(g) Guardrails shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, stairways, ramps and landings and along glazed sides of stairways, ramps and landings which are located more than thirty (30) inches above the floor or grade below.

(h) Guardrails shall form a protective barrier not less than forty-two (42) inches high.

(i) Open guardrails shall have intermediate rails or balusters or ornamental patterns such that a three and a half (3 ½) inch diameter sphere cannot pass through any opening.

(j) Landings shall have a width not less than the width of the stairway or the width of the door, whichever is the greater. Landings shall have a length measured in the direction of travel of not less than thirty-six (36) inches.

(k) Basements must have two (2) approved exits with one leading directly to the outside.

049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-5

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016.