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There are two staircases in the Modern Theatre residence hall that can be used to exit the building at the 1^st floor level. Stair 2 is located on the Washington St side of the building and occupants exit the stairs on the first floor and into an exit passage that opens onto Washington Street. Stair 3 is located on the elevator side of the building and occupants exit the stairs stairway terminates on the first floor and into the lobby and out the main entrance, or behind the Modern Theatre stage and out exit doors that open occupants exit the building through an exit door that opens into an alley next to the building.

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The designated areas of refuge for 10 West Street/Modern Theatre are the landings in stairwells 1, 2, 3, & 5. These areas are sometimes known as “emergency waiting areas” or “locations for rescue assistance.” The enclosed stairwells are constructed of fire resistive materials that protect individuals from the effects of a fire during evacuation. 

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