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I have no idea what the authors of that section of the building code are thinking.
Remember the intent of the building code as well as the nec. MINIMUM standards for safety.
Anything beyond the letter of the code should be in writing by the local AHJ and approved by the city council or at least "memo" form on official letterhead by the chief building official. And then available to all interested parties to view.
I know this doesn't happen in the real world and many local ammendments are just word of mouth.
