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Guide to the ADA Standards

Elevators with Standby Power [IBC §1007.4 (2003), §1003.2.13.3 (2000)]

Diagram show building with 4 or more stories above the level of exit discharge and another building with 4 or more stories below the level of exit discharge.

In buildings with four or more stories above or below the level of exit discharge, at least one accessible means of egress must be an elevator with standby power and emergency signaling devices. Designed to remain operational even when regular electrical service is lost, they are used by emergency responders to move personnel and fire-fighting equipment and to provide assisted rescue. Like all elevators, they are not to be used independently by building occupants in emergencies.

Building schematic shows floors served by exit stairway enclosure and elevator with standby power.  Notes:  Only one of two accessible means of egress can contain an elevator with standby power; In sprinklered buildings, an elevator with standby power is not required on floors with either a: horizontal exit (excluding floors below the level of exit discharge); a compliant exit access ramp.

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