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title: O.C.G.A. § 8-2-208. Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit.
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# O.C.G.A. § 8-2-208. Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to approved exit.

Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Install an approved smoke detection system throughout the building;

(2) Install an approved complete automatic fire suppression system;

(3) Subdivide the exit travel route with smoke-stop doors acceptable to the enforcement authority;

(4) Increase the fire resistance rating of corridor walls and doors; or

(5) Provide additional approved means of escape.

## History

Code 1981, § 8-2-208, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1160, § 1.