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1013.7 Floor-level exit signs

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 10 Means of Egress > 1013 Exit Signs > 1013.7 Floor-level exit signs
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Where exit signs are required by Chapter 10, additional approved low-level exit signs which are internally or externally illuminated photoluminescent or self-luminous, shall be provided in all interior corridors of Group A, E, I and R-2.1 occupancies and in all areas serving guest rooms of hotels in Group R, Division 1 occupancies.

Exceptions:

  1. Group A occupancies that are protected throughout by an approved supervised fire sprinkler system.
  2. Group E Occupancies where direct exits have been provided from each classroom.
  3. Group I and R-2.1 occupancies which are provided with smoke barriers constructed in accordance with Section 407.5.
  4. Group I-3 occupancies.

The bottom of the sign shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm) or more than 8 inches (203 mm) above the floor level and shall indicate the path of exit travel. For exit and exit-access doors, the sign shall be on the door or adjacent to the door with the closest edge of the sign or marker within 4 inches (102 mm) of the door frame.

Note: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143, this California amendment applies to all newly constructed buildings or structures subject to this section for which a building permit is issued (or construction commenced, where no building permit is issued) on or after January 1, 1989.

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