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Bright multi-story stairwell with a skylight at the top letting daylight in

Stairwell Smoke Venting for Multi-Story Homes: Code Basics

Hot smoke races up an open stairwell in under a minute. Learn how smoke venting works, when the code requires a smokeproof enclosure, and what to do in a multi-story home to keep the stairs usable in a fire.

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