Photoluminescent Signage – Floor Identification Signs

Floor Identification Signs

Every floor landing in exit enclosures that connect more than three stories must have signage designating:

• The identification of the stair or ramp
• The floor level
• Braille floor identifier
• The terminus of the top and bottom of the exit enclosure
• The availability of roof access from the enclosure (for the fire department)
• The story of and direction to the exit discharge

ICC-7812-004
Specs: 18" × 13"

A sign shall be provided at each floor landing in exit enclosures connecting more than three stories designating the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom of the exit enclosure and the identification of the stair or ramp. The signage shall also state the story of, and the direction to, the exit discharge and the availability of roof access from the enclosure for the fire department. The sign shall be located 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the doors are in the open and closed positions. Floor level identification signs in tactile characters complying with ICC A117.1 shall be located at each floor level landing adjacent to the door leading from the enclosure into the corridor to identify the floor level.

1022.8.1 Signage Requirements: Stairway identification signs shall comply with all of the following requirements:

1. The signs shall be a minimum size of 18 inches (457 mm) by 12 inches (305 mm)
2. The letters designating identification of the stair enclosure shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in height
3. The number designating the floor level shall be a minimum of 5 inches (127 mm) in height and located in the center of the sign
4. All other lettering and numbers shall be a minimum of 1 inch (25 mm) in height
5. Characters and their background shall have a nonglare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background, with either light characters on a dark background, or dark characters on a light backgrounds
6. When signs required by Section 1022.8 are installed in interior exit enclosures of buildings subject to Section 1024, the signs shall be made of the same materials as required by Section 1024.4

1. UL 1994; or
2. ASTM E 2072, except that the charging source shall be 1 foot-candle (11 lux) of fluorescent illumination for 60 minutes, and the minimum luminance shall be 30 millicandelas per square meter at 10 minutes and 5 millicandelas per square meter after 90 minutes

1024.5 Illumination: Exit enclosures where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed shall be provided with the minimum means of egress illumination required by Section 1006 for at least 60 minutes prior to periods when the building is occupied.