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NYC has newly Revised Buildings Code for Exit Signs, Stairwells, Pathways

Building Owners / Managers must conform to new building safety codes in the city of New York. Proposed legislation to change building codes for high rise office buildings in NYC will be in force on July 1, 2006.

Existing high rise office buildings will require the following:

1. All exit signs must have generator or battery backup power by 01/07

2. Stairwells and exit doors must be marked with photoluminescent paint or tape.

3. Stairwells with a horizontal path shall have exit signs indicating the transition from vertical to horizontal. 4. Recessed reentry doors shall be marked. Signs inside the stairwell shall indicate the floor number of each floor and the nearest reentry floor.

Please download our HYLINE SAFETY Power Point Presentation for NYC High Rise Commercial Buildings

Compliance Resource Center

http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/EEFS/comply.htm

Assistance Tools

29 CFR Part 1910.36 for details about all requirements 29 CFR Part 1910.37 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes. E-Tools ­ Evacuation Plans and Procedure-Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes.

* Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
* Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
* Fire Detection Systems
* Employee Alarms
* Fixed Extinguishing Systems
* Portable Fire Extinguishers
* Alarm Systems

Emergency Action Fact sheet Emergency Management Guide For Business & Industry ERG 2004 - Emergency Response Guidebook

Visual Guide to Fire & Exit Safety Marking Guide
OSHA Fire Safety Advisor - Version 1.0a

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