The Life Safety Code® mandates that exits terminate directly at a public way or at an exterior exit discharge. Yards, courts, open spaces, or other portions of the exit discharge must be of required width and size to provide all occupants with a safe access to a public way. However, this requirement does not apply to rooftop exit discharge where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Exits are permitted to discharge to roofs or other sections of the building or an adjoining building where the following criteria are met:
(1) The roof construction has a fire resistance rating not less than that required for the exit enclosure.
(2) There is a continuous and safe means of egress from the roof.
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