Luminous Egress Path Markings – TR7 form

Approved luminous egress path markings delineating the exit path shall be provided in all high-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access in accordance with Sections 1024.1 through 1024.9.

Exceptions:
1. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required on the level of exit discharge in lobbies that serve as part of the exit path.
2. Luminous egress path markings shall not be required in areas of open parking garages that serve as part of the exit path.

Required Markings.

Egress path markings shall be provided in exit enclosures, including vertical exit enclosures, horizontal exits, and exit passageways.

Steps.

A solid and continuous stripe shall be applied to the horizontal leading edge of each step and shall extend for the full length of the step. Outlining stripes shall have a minimum horizontal width of 1 inch (25 mm) and a maximum width of 2 inches (51 mm). The leading edge of the stripe shall be placed at a maximum of 1/2 inch (13 mm) from the leading edge of the step and the stripe shall overlap the leading edge of the step by not more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) down the vertical face of the step. Outlining stripes on steps shall comply with Figure S101.1(2) of Appendix S.

Exception: The minimum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to outlining stripes listed in accordance with UL 1994.

Landings.

The leading edge of landings shall be marked with a stripe consistent with the dimensional requirements for steps. Stripes on landings shall comply with Figure S101.1(3) of Appendix S

Handrails.

All handrails and handrail extensions shall be marked with a solid and continuous stripe having a minimum width of 1 inch (25 mm). The stripe shall be placed on the top surface of the handrail for the entire length of the handrail, including extensions and newel post caps. Where handrails or handrail extensions bend or turn corners, the stripe shall not have a gap of more than 4 inches (102 mm). Strips on handrails shall comply with Figure S101.1(4) of Appendix S.

Exception: The minimum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to outlining stripes listed in accordance with UL 1994.

Based on the NYC Building code, Luminous exit path markings shall be subject to special inspection in accordance with Sections 1024.8.1 through 1024.8.3.

Inspection.

A registered design professional shall verify by visual inspection that all components have been installed in accordance with Section 1024, both with the normal lighting turned on and with the normal and emergency lighting turned off.

Product identification.

A registered design professional shall review the manufacturer product literature and information from the testing agency and verify that the products installed are labeled as meeting the standards. The registered design professional shall verify which particular products were installed in which parts of the building.

Paints.

Where in situ painting was utilized, a registered design professional shall field-verify that the specified paint was utilized in accordance with the manufacturer-recommended methods of application.

Maintenance program.

Owners shall keep the required luminous egress path markings in good repair. At a minimum, owners shall, every 12 months, perform a visual inspection of the markings with the normal lighting turned on.

 Markings that are missing, damaged, loose or that show signs of wear or missing labels shall be noted and promptly repaired. The log of such inspections, including the results and any corrective measures taken, shall be kept and maintained on the premises for inspection by the department and the Fire Department. 

The log shall contain the date of inspection and the printed name and signature of the person performing the inspection.