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Requirements related to building exits such as exit signs, emergency lighting, ADA accessibility, corridor clearance and other means of egress topics.

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Corridor Clearance and Use Guidelines [pdf] [28882] ?

Example of a policy for adequate access and use by emergency personnel and for unobstructed evacuations

Directional Exit Path Marking Systems [pdf] [32512] ?

ICC requires non-electrical exit path marking self-luminous, photoluminescent or other technology in high-rises

Disabled: ADA Design Requirements for Accessible Egress [23483] ?

Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities

Discarded Tritium Exit Signs [32513] ?

Many exit signs contain tritium, the radioactive form of hydrogen

Emergency Escape Routes [32532] ?

Defines exit routes and explains how many exit routes a worksite should have

Emergency Exit Routes [pdf] [23455] ?

US OSHA fact sheet

Exit and Emergency Lighting [497] ?

Discusses the Life Safety Code and OSHA requirements for exit and emergency lighting

Means of Egress - Corridor Clearance [pdf] [28881] ?

Example of a university's policy for healthcare buildings - providing a safe means of egress

Means of Egress - Subpart E OSHA [32535] ?

Tutorial covers the general requirements imposed by 29 CFR 1910 for providing means of egress from buildings

Means of Egress - Subpart E OSHA [32542] ?

Tutorial covers the general requirements imposed by 29 CFR 1910 for providing means of egress from buildings

Means of Egress/Escape Self-Inspection Checklist [32558] ?

Applies to private employers and their employees

NY-New York City Building Code Subchapter 6 Means of Egress [pdf] [32534] ?

Covers the design, protection, location, arrangement and maintenance of required building exit facilities

NY-New York City Photoluminescent Installations FAQ [32562] ?

Relates to exit signage requirements in New York City

OSHA Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans; Final Rule [32559] ?

Text of the rule that became effective on December 7, 2002


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