1025.2.5 Obstacles.

Obstacles at or below 6 feet 6 inches (1981.2 mm) in height and projecting more than 4 inches (101.6 mm) into the egress path shall be outlined with markings not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in width comprised of a pattern of alternating equal bands, of luminous material and black, with the alternating bands not more than 2 inches (50.8 mm) thick and angled at 45 degrees (0.79 rad). Obstacles shall include, but are not limited to, standpipes, hose cabinets, wall projections and restricted height areas. However, such markings shall not conceal any required information or indicators including but not limited to instructions to occupants for the use of standpipes. Markings on obstacles shall comply with Figure S101.1(6) in Appendix S.

1025.2.6 Doors within the exit path.

Doors through which occupants must pass in order to complete the exit path, and doors serving horizontal exits, shall be provided with markings complying with Sections 1025.2.6.1 through 1025.2.6.3 of this chapter and Figures S101.1(11) and S101.1(12) in Appendix S. Exit discharge doors shall further comply with Section 1025.2.6.1.2.

1025.2.6.1 Emergency exit symbol.

The doors shall be identified by a low-location luminous emergency exit symbol complying with Section 1025.6.1. The exit symbol shall be not less than 4 inches (101.6 mm) in height and shall be mounted on the door itself in accordance with Section 1025.2.6.1.1. Such signs shall be no higher than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above the finished floor.

1025.2.6.1.1 Mounting location.

The vertical centerline of the sign shall be centered with the door, or shall be in that half of the door, either the right or left, that contains the latch. In case of double-doors, both doors shall be marked and the signs shall be centered with the doors. Arrows may be omitted on door-mounted signs. Door-mounted signs shall comply with Figure S101.1(1) in Appendix S.

1025.2.6.1.2 Exit discharge doors.

At doors serving as exit discharge, a sign in compliance with Section 1025.2.6.1.1 shall contain supplemental directional text such as "FINAL EXIT", "EXIT THROUGH LOBBY", or "EXIT TO STREET" in sans serif letters one-half as high as the word EXIT. Exit discharge door sign shall comply with Figure S101.1(13) in Appendix S.

1025.2.6.2 Door hardware markings.

Door hardware shall be marked with not less than 16 square inches (0.01 m 2 ) of luminous material. This marking shall be located behind, immediately adjacent to, or on the door handle or escutcheon. Where a panic bar is installed, such material shall not be less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) wide for the entire length of the actuating bar or touchpad. Additional hardware markings may include ANSI Z 535.1 safety green graphics such as arrows indicating door handle turning directions, or emergency egress symbols as per NFPA 170, the word "EXIT," the word "PUSH," and similar egress-related symbols, provided the minimum 16 square inches (0.01 m 2 ) of luminous materials is maintained.

1025.2.6.3 Door frame markings.

The top and sides of the door frame shall be marked with a solid and continuous 1- to 2-inch (25.4 mm to 50.8 mm) wide stripe. Where the door molding does not provide sufficient flat surface on which to locate the stripe, the stripe shall be permitted to be located on the wall surrounding the frame.

1025.2.7 Directional signage upon entering an interior exit stairway or ramp.

Luminous directional signs designed in compliance with Section 1025.6.1 shall be placed in the interior exit stairway or ramp at every entrance thereto such that they are readily visible when the doors are in the open and closed positions. Such directional sign shall include an arrow indicating the direction of travel. The word "EXIT" shall not be required. The signs shall be located such that their top edge is within 18 inches (457.2 mm) above the finished floor. Directional signs shall comply with Figure S101.1(9) in Appendix S.

1025.2.8 Directional signage at transfer levels and where egress direction is not clear.

Luminous directional signs designed in compliance with Section 1025.6.1 and installed at heights indicated in Section 1025.2.7 shall be placed on the wall at transfer levels and wherever egress direction is not clear; including at turns along horizontal extensions, at transitions from vertical to horizontal direction and at a "T" intersection. These directional signs shall include arrows indicating the direction of travel. The word "EXIT" shall not be required. Directional signs at transfer levels shall comply with Figure S101.1(9) in Appendix S.