Section 204. Bulkheads  


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  • Every stair and fire-stair required by this chapter
      to extend to the level of  the  roof  shall  extend  to  and  through  a
      fireproof  bulkhead  or  other  fireproof  enclosure  in such roof. Such
      bulkhead or enclosure shall give unobstructed access  at  all  times  to
      such  roof  by means of a fireproof door and door assembly with the door
      self-closing. Stairs to a bulkhead or enclosure shall have  a  handrail.
      Where  the  roof  of  a  dwelling is pitched or sloped more than fifteen
      degrees, no bulkhead or stairs leading thereto shall be required.