Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one or more of the following components:
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1009.2 Continuity and components
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2. a. ii. Accessible entrance and exit route
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Areas of Refuge [IBC §1007.6 (2003), §1003.2.13.5 (2000)]
They must provide direct access to an exit stairway (or to an elevator equipped with standby power). Horizontal exits can substitute for areas of refuge....
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1009.3 Stairways
Exit access stairways that connect levels in the same story are not permitted as part an accessible means of egress....
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1009.3 Stairways
[DSA·AC & HCD 1.AC] In addition, exit stairways shall comply with Chapter 11A, Sections 1115A and 1123A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-210 and 11B-504, as applicable....
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Character Proportions: ADA Standard Section 703.5.4
Characters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the uppercase letter “O” is 55 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter “I”.
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Character Spacing: ADA Standard Section 703.5.8
Character spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of adjacent characters, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall be 10 percent minimum...
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11B-703.5.8 Character spacing
Character spacing shall be measured between the two closest points of adjacent characters, excluding word spaces. Spacing between individual characters shall be 10 percent minimum...
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11B-703.5.4 Character proportions
Characters shall be selected from fonts where the width of the uppercase letter “O” is 60 percent minimum and 110 percent maximum of the height of the uppercase letter “I”. [2010...
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203 General Exceptions
Areas that are used only as work areas shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas....
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Permanent Rooms and Spaces
Section 216.2 covers designations of permanent rooms and spaces, including pictograms provided as part of such signs. These types of signs are required to be tactile through the...
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1007.6.2 Separation
Each area of refuge shall be separated from the remainder of the story by a smoke barrier complying with Section 709. Each area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion...
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1003.2.13.5.2 Separation
Each area of refuge shall be separated from the remainder of the story by a smoke barrier complying with Section 709. Each area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion...
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B. Braille Signs
B. Do the wall mounted signs provided for the rooms listed above have Braille and raised letters so that they can be read by persons who are blind or have low vision? [ADA Stds....
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1009.4 Elevators
In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply with Sections 1009.4.1 and 1009.4.2.
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11B-216.2 Designations
Tactile exit signs complying with Chapter 10 contribute to a safe environment for people with visual impairments. ◼...
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1002.1 Definitions
EXIT. GUARD ([DSA-AC, HCD 1 & HCD 2] or GUARDRAIL). HANDRAIL. MEANS OF EGRESS PUBLIC WAY. STAIR. STAIRWAY. WINDER...
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1002.1 Definitions
EXIT. GUARD ([DSA-AC, HCD 1, HCD 2 & HCD 1-AC] or GUARDRAIL). HANDRAIL. MEANS OF EGRESS PUBLIC WAY. STAIR. STAIRWAY. WINDER...
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207 Accessible Means of Egress
Where a required exit from an occupiable level above or below a level of accessible exit discharge is not accessible, an area of rescue assistance shall be provided on each such level (in...
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Style: ADA Standard Section 703.5.3
Characters shall be conventional in form. Characters shall not be italic, oblique, script, highly decorative, or of other unusual forms.
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General: ADA Standard Section 703.1
Signs shall comply with 703. Where both visual and tactile characters are required, either one sign with both visual and tactile characters, or two separate signs, one with visual,...
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Height from Finish Floor or Ground: ADA Standard Section 703.5.6
Visual characters shall be 40 inches (1015 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground. EXCEPTION: Visual characters indicating elevator car controls shall not be required to...
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Location: ADA Standard Section 703.4.2
Where a tactile sign is provided at a door, the sign shall be located alongside the door at the latch side. Where a tactile sign is provided at double doors with one active leaf, the...
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General: ADA Standard Section 216.1
Section 216.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for signs.