with a minimum ¾-hour fire resistive construction and doorways to the areas are
protected with a minimum 1¾-inch flush solid core wood or 20-minute labeled fire-rated
doors equipped with approved self-closing devices and positive latching hardware.
(b) In centers licensed between June 4, 1980 and July 1, 2000, areas used for the
storage of combustibles and other hazards will continue to be approved if they are
enclosed by 1 of the following:
(i) Where the area used for the storage of combustibles exceeds 100 square feet,
by construction having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, openings in the
separation shall be protected with a minimum of 45-minute rated fire door and frame
assembly, including an approved self-closing device and positive latching hardware. “B”
labeled doors are acceptable.
(ii) Where the area used for the storage of combustibles does not exceed 100
square feet, by construction having a minimum ¾-hour fire resistance rating, all door
openings shall be protected by minimum 1¾-inch flush solid core wood doors or 20-
minute labeled fire-rated doors hung in substantial frames and equipped with approved
self-closing devices and positive latching hardware.
(c) In centers licensed after July 1, 2000, areas used for the storage of
combustibles and other hazards will continue to be approved if they are enclosed by 1 of
the following:
(i) Where the area used for the storage of combustibles exceeds 100 square feet,
by construction having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, openings in the
separation shall be protected with a minimum of 45 minute-rated fire door and frame
assembly, including an approved self-closing device and positive latching hardware. “B”
labeled doors are acceptable.
(ii) Where the area used for the storage of combustibles does not exceed 100
square feet, by construction having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating. All door
openings shall be protected by minimum 1¾ inch flush solid core wood doors or 20-
minute labeled fire-rated doors in substantial frames and equipped with approved self-
closing devices and positive latching hardware.
(2) Where a kitchen with commercial cooking equipment exposes a required means
of egress or child use area, it shall be separated from the remainder of the building with
minimum 1-hour fire resistive construction, including a minimum of 45-minute rated fire
door and frame assemblies in all common openings. Kitchens having commercial
cooking equipment protected by an approved automatic kitchen hood suppression system
are exempt from this requirement. “B” labeled doors are acceptable.
(3) The use of an incinerator is prohibited.
(4) Heating shall be by a central heating plant or an approved permanently installed
electrical heating system. If heating is provided by a central heating plant and located on
the same floor that is used for child occupancy, it shall be installed in an enclosure
providing not less than a 1-hour fire-resistive separation, including a minimum of 45-
minute rated fire door and frame assembly equipped with an approved self-closing device
and positive latching hardware in any interior door opening. Door openings for heat
plant enclosures not located on the same floor that is used for child occupancy may have
1¾-inch flush solid wood core doors or 20-minute labeled fire-rated doors having
positive latching hardware and an approved self-closing device. Air for proper
combustion, a minimum of 1 square inch per 4,000 BTUs input, shall be provided
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