Fort Lauderdale |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 9. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION |
Article V. FLOATING HOMES |
Division 2. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS |
§ 9-201. Exit facilities.
The facilities of all exits shall comply with the requirements for dwellings as set forth in the building code except as follows:
(1)
Exterior exits. Stairways or ramps from the floating home to the mooring dock or float shall be at least thirty-six (36) inches in width and shall be provided with guardrails on both sides.
(2)
Interior exits. Ingress and egress to second floor dwelling quarters shall be by means of stairways at least thirty (30) inches in width provided with at least one (1) handrail. The use of ladders will not be permitted.
(3)
Roof and attic access. Access to roof and uninhabitable attic areas by means of ladders may be permitted if approved by the building official.
(Code 1953, § 48-33; Ord. No. C-74-72, § 1, 7-2-74)