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e . -12- 5. EXCEPTIONS. Nothing in this section shall prohibit within the fire limits and subject to the specified limitations, the erection of new ~. -- e buildings or structures, nor the extension or enlargement of heretofore erected buildings or structures, of 'WOod frame construction or unprotected metal con- struction, as follows: (a) A building of wood frame construction or of unprotected metal construction occupied exclusively as a private garage or stable, not more than one story in height ,nor more than 750 square feet in area, located on the same lot with a dwelling; provided that such buil~g shall be placed at least 3 feet from the lot lines of adjoining property. (b) Greenhouses not more than 15 feet in height erected on the same lot with and accessory to a dwelling or a store. .--- -. . (c) Builders r shanties for use only in cOlUlection with a duly authorized building operation and located on the same lot with such bUilding operation, on a lot immediately adjoining, on an upper floor of the building under construction, or on a sidewalk shed. (d) Piazzas or balconies on dwellings, not exceeding 10 feet in 1.Yidth nor ex tending more than 3 fee.t above the second story floor beams; provided that no such structure shall be located nearer than 3 feet to an adjoining lot line or be joined to a similar structure of another building. - (e) Fences not exceeding 10 feet in height. (f) Display signs as provided in Section 15-8(a) and Section 47. SECTION 14. SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS. 1. lNSTITUTIONAL BUILDlNGS. (a) Ins titutional buildings f-or occupants involuntarily detained or bedridden shaD. be of fireproof construction or semifireproof construction. (b) Institutional buildings for occupants which are not involuntarily detained or bedridden, when of other than fireproof construction or senri.:rireproof construction, shall not exceed 2 stories in height and shall have floors 'and partitions with fire resistance ratings of not less than one hour and with fire retardant ceilings under roofs J and if of wood frame construction shall not exceed 1 story in height nor 2500 square feet in area; provided that buildings converted from aJ. other occuI?ancy to such occup ancy shall be exempt from. these " restrictions if spr:lnklered. 2. THEA'lRES AND MOTI: ON PICTURE THEATRES. (a.-) Theatres and motion picture theatres shall be fireproof con- s truction or semifireproof construction except that portions of such build- ings not oV'er 1 story or c:Ner 45 feet in height may have combustible roof con-