Each stairway adjacent to an area of rescue assistance shall have a minimum clear width of 48 inches between handrails....
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4.3.11.3* Stairway Width
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4.3.11.4* Two-way Communication
A method of two-way communication, with both visible and audible signals, shall be provided between each area of rescue assistance and the primary entry....
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4.3.11.5 Identification
Each area of rescue assistance shall be identified by a sign which states “AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE” and displays the international symbol of accessibility....
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Miscellaneous Elements
MISCELLANEOUS ELEMENTS Fire alarm systems: visible alarms 11B-215, 11B-702 Assistive Listening Systems...
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Miscellaneous Elements
MISCELLANEOUS ELEMENTS Fire alarm systems: visible alarms 11B-215, 11B-702 Assistive Listening Systems...
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Two-way Communication [4.3.11.4]
The two-way communication system must be equipped with both audible signals (for people with vision impairments) and visual signals (for people with hearing impairments) and cannot...
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Identification [4.3.11.5]
The "AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE" label and access symbol must be illuminated where fire or life safety codes require illuminated exit signs....
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Egress [4.1.3(9), 4.3.10]
Otherwise, in new construction, ADAAG requires areas of rescue assistance unless the building is equipped with a supervised automated sprinkler system....
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Areas of Rescue Assistance [4.1.3(9), 4.3.11]
Areas of rescue assistance are fire-rated spaces where people unable to use stairs can await evacuation assistance from emergency personnel....
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Egress Stairs
The requirement for a minimum 48 inch width between handrails is specific to stairs adjacent to areas of rescue assistance and does not apply generally to stairs covered by 4.9....
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1009.9 Signage
sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE....
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1009.9 Signage
sign stating, "AREA OF REFUGE."...
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5) Areas of rescue assistance or places of refuge
5) Areas of rescue assistance or places of refuge ADAAG: Areas of rescue assistance (safe areas in which to await help in an emergency) are generally required on each floor, other than the...
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1009.9 Signage
Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE. 2....
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1009.9 Signage
sign stating: "AREA OF REFUGE"....
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III-7.5135 Areas of rescue assistance
III−7.5135 Areas of rescue assistance (ADAAG §4.1.3(9))....
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A4.3.10 EGRESS
In buildings where physically handicapped people are regularly employed or are residents, an emergency management plan for their evacuation also plays an essential role in fire...
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A4.1.3(9)
A4.1.3(9) Supervised automatic sprinkler systems have built in signals for monitoring features of the system such as the opening and closing of water control valves, the power...
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A4.3.10 Egress
Because people with disabilities may visit, be employed or be a resident in any building, emergency management plans with specific provisions to ensure their safe evacuation also...
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A4.3.11.3 Stairway Width
A 48 in (1220 mm) wide exit stairway is needed to allow assisted evacuation (e.g., carrying a person in a wheelchair) without encroaching on the exit path for ambulatory persons....
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A4.3.11.4 Two-way Communication
The visible signal requirement could be satisfied with something as simple as a button in the area of rescue assistance that lights, indicating that help is on the way, when the message...
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216 Signs
Each area of rescue assistance shall be identified by a sign which states "AREA OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE" and displays the international symbol of accessibility....
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1007.9 Signage
Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating: AREA OF REFUGE. 2....