Unenclosed stairs (§ 2.2) Q – How do I properly mark unenclosed stairwells (i.e. a stairwell that is open at every floor to the hallways/passages)?
A – When there is no intervening door between the stairs and the hallways/passageways, the hallways/passageways are considered part of the “exit,” and all exits get marked per RS 6-1 § 2.2. Therefore, in accordance with RS 6-1, the doors from the tenant spaces leading to the “exit” require a § 2.1 sign. Then, once inside this “exit”/passageway/hallway, the perimeters require marking per § 2.2.4, signage may be required where the egress direction is not clear per § 2.2.7, obstacles shall be marked per § 2.2.5, etc.
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