ETA Editor's Note Stairway signage is among the most frequently-observed barriers in California, because of the prevalent misunderstanding of the requirements....
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1023.9 Stairway identification signs
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207 Accessible Means of Egress
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1003.2.13.7.3 Identification
Section 1003.2.13.7.3 Add new sections as follows: (E22-00) 1003.2.13.7.3 Identification. Exterior areas for assisted rescue shall comply with Section 1003.2.13.5.5.
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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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1007.5 Platform lifts
Platform (wheelchair) lifts shall not serve as part of an accessible means of egress, except where allowed as part of a required accessible route in Section 1109.7....
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1009.6.3 Size
Such wheelchair spaces shall not reduce the means of egress minimum width or required capacity....
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206.8 Security Barriers
Security barriers, including but not limited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not obstruct a required accessible route or accessible means of egress....
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F206.8 Security Barriers
Security barriers, including but not limited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not obstruct a required accessible route or accessible means of egress....
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206.8 Security Barriers
Security barriers, including but not limited to, security bollards and security check points, shall not obstruct a required accessible route or accessible means of egress....
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1015.3 Height
Required guards shall not be less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically as follows: From the adjacent walking surfaces. On stairways and stepped aisles, from the...
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1010.1.7 Door arrangement
Space between two doors in a series shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum plus the width of a door swinging into the space. Doors in a series shall swing either in the same direction...
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1018.3 Aisles in Groups B and M
In Group B and M occupancies, the minimum clear aisle width shall be determined by Section 1005.1 for the occupant load served, but shall be not less than that required for corridors...
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1018.5 Aisles in other than assembly spaces and Groups B and M
In other than rooms or spaces used for assembly purposes and Group B and M occupancies, the minimum clear aisle capacity shall be determined by Section 1005.1 for the occupant load...
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1009.8.1 System requirements
Two-way communication systems shall provide communication between each required location and the fire command center or a central control point location approved by the fire...
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1011.5.2 Riser height and tread depth
... Exceptions: 4. ... [DSA-AC] For applications listed in Section 1.9.1 regulated by the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance, see Chapter 11B, Section...
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1010.1.9.1 Hardware
These design requirements for door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices, intended for use on required means of egress doors in other than Group R and M occupancies...
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1007.1 Accessible means of egress required
Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress....
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Do requirements of accessible means of egress apply to employee work areas?
Yes, requirements for accessible means of egress apply to employee work areas....
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1007.6.5 Identification
Additionally, tactile signage complying with ICC A117.1 shall be located at each door to an area of refuge....
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1003.2.13.5.5 Identification
Additionally, tactile signage complying with ICC A117.1 shall be located at each door to an area of refuge....
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Accessible Means of Egress Excerpts from 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE®
Thirteenth Printing: December 2005 Accessible Means of Egress Excerpts...
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11B-207.1 General
Exceptions: Where means of egress are permitted by local building or life safety codes to share a common path of egress travel, accessible means of egress shall be permitted to share...
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Is there a minimum number of risers a stairway must have for it to be covered?
No, the Standards apply to any stairs that are part of a means of egress regardless of the number of risers....