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What is the purpose of the multiple grouped clearance openings for rooftop access set forth in FC504.4.1(1)?

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What is the purpose of the multiple grouped clearance openings for rooftop access set forth in FC504.4.1(1)?

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This was intended to provide maximum flexibility on large roofs. In place of multiple clearance openings, this section allows fewer but larger openings, provided that they are not separated by more than 12 feet linear distance.

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This was intended to provide maximum flexibility on large roofs. In place of multiple clearance openings, this section allows fewer but larger openings, provided that they are not separated by less than 12 feet linear distance.