3002.3 Emergency signs.
BC § 3002.3
A sign shall be posted and maintained on every floor at the elevator landing. The sign shall read "IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. USE THE EXIT STAIRS." The lettering shall be at least 1/2 inch (13 mm) block letters in red with white background or as otherwise approved by the commissioner. Such lettering shall be properly spaced to provide good legibility. The sign shall also contain a diagram showing the location where it is posted and the location and letter identification of the stairs on the floor. The sign shall be at least 10 inches by 12 inches (255 mm by 305 mm), located directly above a call button and securely attached to the wall or partition. The top of such sign shall not be more than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the floor level. The diagram on such sign may be omitted provided that signs containing such diagram are posted in conspicuous places on the respective floor. In such case, the sign at the elevator landing shall be at least 2 1/2 inches by 10 inches (64 mm by 254 mm) and the diagram signs shall be at least 8 inches by 12 inches (203 mm by 305 mm).
