(a) Illuminated exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter.
(b) Small rooms or spaces having a secondary means of escape which is not obviously apparent shall have a suitable sign in red letters “EMERGENCY EXIT” directing attention to such escape.
Cross Reference:
See subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter for minimum size.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j);
46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306,
6101;
49 U.S.C. 5103,
5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 78.47-40