HPS_IBC_CODE_REQUIRED_SIGNAGE .pdf

CODE REQUIRED SIGNAGE rev. 10/15/2014

TYPE OF SIGN WHERE REQUIRED CODE REFERENCES SIGN STATES SIZE/ARRANGEMENT SIGN REFERENCE SAMPLE SIGN ELEVATION

ACCESSIBILITY

ANSI 117.1 703

EXIT SIGN

A tactile sign stating EXIT and complying with ICC A117.1 shall be provided adjacent to each door to an area of refuge, an exterior area for assisted rescue, an exit stairway, an exit ramp, an exit passageway and the exit discharge.

IBC 1011.3

LSC 7.10.1.3

Raised Lettering/Braille. 5'-3" to top of sign. E-1, E-D, E-U

EVACUATION

PLAN

Provide at Elevator Lobbies and back of Hotel rooms IBC 3008.2

Graphic depiction of floor, you are here location, exits, stairs, elevators. May include EL-1 sign

The building is to have an approved fire safety and evacuation plan in compliance with section 404 of the IFC.

Mount w/ top of sign at 5'-3" unless includes EL-1 in which case mount with bottom 2-in above elevator call button.

EP-1

ROOM

IDENTIFICATION

INTERIOR ENTRANCES TO

GUEST ROOMS, TENANT

SPACES, APARTMENTS,

PATIENT ROOMS,

CLASSROOMS, ASSEMBLY

ROOMS.

ANSI 117.1 703.1 Raised Lettering/Braille R-1

MISCELLANEOUS

TYPE OF SIGN WHERE REQUIRED CODE REFERENCES SIGN STATES SIZE/ARRANGEMENT SIGN REFERENCE SAMPLE SIGN ELEVATION

LAWFUL

OCCUPANCY

Maximum occupant load of assembly rooms. IBC 1004.3

Post in Group A assembly occupancy spaces with > 50 persons. Recommended Height is 8-ft to bottom. No code required format. Some municipaility's sign is a framed 8 1/2" x 11" certificate

O-1

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

CABINETS

STANDPIPES, FIRE HOSES, FIRE

EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE

DEPARTMENT VALVES WITHOUT

CLEAR DOORS, PICTOGRAPHS

OR OTHER APPROVED MEANS

OF IDENTIFICATION.

IBC 905.7.1

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

or FIRE HOSE VALVE or

AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER RISER

Provide signs with letters 2 in.

min.; Char. & background contrast

Provided with Cabinet or cabinet with glazing.

Provide at FP equip rooms

TYPE OF SIGN WHERE REQUIRED CODE REFERENCES SIGN STATES SIZE/ARRANGEMENT SIGN REFERENCE SAMPLE SIGN ELEVATION

NO SMOKING

Signs are to be posted in conspicuous locations in each structure or location in which smoking is prohibited and locations with hazardous materials.

IFC 310.3 "NO SMOKING"

The content, lettering, size, color and location of required "No Smoking" signs is to be approved. Sign bottom 5'-0" aff.

H-1

ELECTRICAL

ROOM

Room designation sign or hazard identification sign, below IFC 605.3.1 ELECTRICAL ROOM

Doors into electrical control panel rooms are to be marked with a plainly visible and legible sign.

R-1

GOOD PRACTICE / WHERE REQUESTED

NO EXIT If likely to be mistaken for an exit door sign with “NO EXIT” LSC 7.10.8.3 "NO EXIT"

Letters in "NO" must be 2" high and 3/8" stroke width; letters in "EXIT" must be 1" high and below "NO" per LSC

D-4

TYPE OF SIGN WHERE REQUIRED CODE REFERENCES SIGN STATES SIZE/ARRANGEMENT SIGN REFERENCE SAMPLE SIGN ELEVATION

STAIRWELL

STORAGE

Signage restricting storage of any kind in the stairwell.

Restricting storage and bike parking in stairwells.

No requirement NOTICE N-2