3717-1-06.1(M)(3) Physical facilities: design, construction, and installation

Exterior emergency exit doors need not be self-closing if they are:

(a)

Solid and tight-fitting;

(b)

Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food service operation or retail food establishment; and

(c)

Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.