Codes and standards
Codes, regulations, accreditation requirements, interpretations, and adopted editions can change. Official sources and the applicable authority should be consulted for current, facility-specific decisions.
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Facility-specific decisions
A general article cannot establish a facility's occupancy, adopted edition, existing condition, approved design, waiver, equivalency, or authority interpretation. Verify those facts before using the information for design, construction, maintenance, or survey response.