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What is NYC BC § 1025.2.9?

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This section mandates the placement of luminous 'No Exit' signs on doors leading to dead ends within buildings. The signs must feature specific lettering requirements and comply with designated figures in the building code. Applies to building owners responsible for egress signage in their properties.

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1025.2.9 "No Exit" sign.

BC § 1025.2.9

Luminous signs shall be placed on doors along the egress path that lead to dead ends (mechanical rooms, storage closets, etc.). Such signs shall contain sans serif lettering at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) high reading "NO EXIT", with the "NO" centered above the "EXIT". The "NO" may be a larger size than the "EXIT" for clarity. The nonluminous portion of such signs shall not be green. No-exit signs shall comply with Figure S101.1(10) in Appendix S.

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