(A) Exits in multiple dwellings shall be provided with exit and directional signs, visible from the approach to the exits; except that, such signs shall not be required in those portions of a building which contain dwelling units only, or in which exit from sleeping rooms is directly to the outside.
(B) Directional signs shall be provided at locations from which the exit doorway is not readily discernible.
(C) Such signs shall be worded in plainly legible block letters with the word “EXIT” for exit signs and the words “TO EXIT” with a suitable pointer or arrow indicating the direction of exit, for directional signs. Letters for signs shall be conspicuous, readily discernible and at least six inches high; except that, for internally illuminated signs the height of such letters shall be at least four and one-half inches.
(D) Exit and directional signs shall be illuminated either externally or internally by electric lights and shall be kept illuminated at all times when the building is occupied.
(Prior Code, § 19-232) (Ord. 312, passed 3-25-1963) Penalty, see § 171.999