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1024.2.6.1 Emergency Exit Symbol

NYC Building Code 2014 > 10 Means of Egress > 1024 Luminous Egress Path Markings > 1024.2 Required Markings > 1024.2.6 Doors From Exit Enclosures > 1024.2.6.1 Emergency Exit Symbol
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The doors shall be identified by a low-location luminous emergency exit symbol complying with Section 1024.6.1. The exit symbol shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) in height and shall be mounted on the door itself in accordance with Section 1024.2.6.1.1. Such signs shall be no higher than 18 inches (457 mm) above the finished floor.

1024.2.6.1.1 Mounting Location

The vertical centerline of the sign shall be centered with the door, or shall be in that half of the door, either the right or left, that contains the latch. In case of double-doors, both doors shall be marked and the signs shall be centered with the doors. Arrows may be omitted on door-mounted signs. Door-mounted signs shall comply with Figure S101.1(1) in Appendix S.

1024.2.6.1.2 Exit Discharge Doors

At doors serving as exit discharge, a sign in compliance with Section 1024.2.6.1.1 shall contain supplemental directional text such as "FINAL EXIT," "EXIT THROUGH LOBBY," or "EXIT TO STREET" in sans serif letters one-half as high as the word EXIT. Exit discharge door sign shall comply with Figure S101.1(13) in Appendix S.

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