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WEBApr 7, 2015 · Exit Sign Requirements Every sign must have the word "Exit" in plainly legible letters not less than six inches high, with the principal stroke of the letter .75 inches wide (29 CFR 1910.37(b)(7)). (See NFPA 101 7.10 for further specifications.)
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WEBJul 2, 2015 · Is there a code on how high exit lights can be hung or mounted? Both IBC (1011.1) and NFPA 101 (7.10.1.2.1) say the same thing, "readily visible from any direction of exit access." Section 7.10.1.9 of the NFPA 101 goes on to say, "The bottom of new egress markings shall be located at vertical...
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WEBNov 7, 2003 · Re: Exit Sign Mounting Height? I don't what to tell you, but I think it would be a bit of a stretch to call an exit sign a visual or audible alarm. If you are looking at the ANSI, take a look at table 703.4.2.4. It doesn't address exit signs per sa, but signs located between 10' to 21'could be compliant with accessibility provisions.
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WEBDec 17, 2011 · Exit Sign Requirements. Thread starter shaw0486; Start date Dec 17, 2011; Status Not open for further ...
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WEBMay 16, 2005 · Even if the exit sign is covered by 700.12(E), it is its own area and provides its own illumination and can therefore be on any circuit. I can see no reasonable interpretation of the code that would require an exit sign with battery backup to be connected to the circuit that provides the general room illumination.
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WEBMar 14, 2007 · 1006.2.3.2 The emergency lighting system shall be arranged to provide the required illumination automatically in the event of any interruption of normal lighting, such as any failure of public utility or other outside electrical power supply; opening of a circuit breaker or fuse or any manual act(s), including accidental opening of a switch controlling …
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WEBSep 18, 2008 · 1011.3 Tactile exit signs. A tactile sign stating EXIT and complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided adjacent to each door to an egress stairway, an exit passageway and the exit discharge. 1011.4 Internally illuminated exit signs. Internally illuminated exit signs shall be listed and labeled and shall be installed
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WEBNov 5, 2008 · The 2006 IBC section 1011.1 is Where required. Nowhere else does it specify mounting height requirements. It simply says, "Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel."
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WEBJun 18, 2019 · This is a common misconception (NFPA 101 7.9.2); it's actually a 1FC average as opposed to a 1FC minimum. There is a maximum to minimum ratio of no more than 40:1, meaning, if you have a maximum of 4FC, …
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WEBOct 31, 2019 · Normally directions to exits for vehicles would be signage or pavement markings. Illuminated exit signs are for people in case of an emergency and would direct them to exits probably not used by vehicles. I think you would be prohibited from trying to drive your car out of a parking structure in an emergency anyway. :dunce:-Hal