Fire Exit Door Signage Requirements
Also the line of sight to an exit sign must be clearly visible at all times.
Fire exit door signage requirements. An exit sign or similar designation with an arrow indicating the directions shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent or as directed by local fire marshal. Keep exit route doors free of decorations or signs that obscure the visibility of exit route doors. If there is a fire in the area where occupants are they are already being exposed to smoke fire and heat. Also under internally illuminated the life safety code section 7 10 7 2 details the illumination requirements for photoluminescent signs.
Each exit route door must be free of decorations or signs that obscure the visibility of the exit route door. 1910 37 b 4 if the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Fire exit routes doors and assembly points fire exit signs. They are signs that are in accordance with exit door tactile signage 7 10 1 3 and floor proximity exit signs 7 10 1 6.
Post signs along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge if that direction is not immediately apparent.