Storage in Elevator Areas

A hospital has an elevator bank where the smoke doors close off the area, making the path of egress at the stairs in the hallway prior to the smoke doors.  Is it acceptable to put beds or wheelchairs in the elevator area as there is limited storage space elsewhere? 

It appears that the elevator area in question are physically separated and just beyond the paths of egress leading to the exit stairs. Therefore I believe it would be acceptable to park beds or wheelchairs in those areas as long as there is at least eight feet of clear and unobstructed space maintained at the elevator entrances for use by fire or other emergency responders. The elevator areas should never be used for the storage of combustible materials or supplies.