10 Steps to Local Law 26

Photoluminescent Signage Compliance

1. Doors: “Running Man + Exit” sign on doors opening to exits or exit passageways (stairwells)
2. Steps: Side edge markings or continuous stripe of tape along horizontal leading edge
3. Landings: Continuous marking along the leading edge.
4. Handrails: Only for buildings constructed pursuant to plans approved as of July 1, 2006 or after. Mark with a solid, continuous stripe of photoluminescent material.
5. Floor Perimeters: Outline the egress path, stair landings, and other parts of the egress path with a solid and continuous stripe of photoluminescent material.
6. Obstacles: Mark obstacles at or below 6’6″ height, and projecting more than 4″ into the eggress path with photoluminescent markings comprised of a pattern of alternating black and photoluminescent material.
7. Directional Signage: All buildings: a directional sign (arrow) to indicate direction of travel where not clear within the egress pathway. Only for buildings constructed pursuant to plans approved as of July 1, 2006 or after: a directional sign (arrow), showing direction of travel, to be visible upon opening the door to a stairwell or exit.
8. Not An Exit Sign: Only for buildings constructed pursuant to plans approved as of July 1, 2006 or after: doors leading to dead ends to be marked with signs reading “Not An Exit”.
9. Intermediate and Final Exit Doors: Wall mounted sign adjacent to intermediate and final exit doors.
10. Door Frames and Hardware: Top and sides of intermediate and final exit door frames marked with solid and continuous photoluminescent tape. Door hardware marked with no less than 16 sq. inches of photoluminescent material.

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