Section 408.10686. Sign illumination and letter size.

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(1) An exit sign shall be illuminated to a surface value of at least 5 foot- candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 foot lamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.

(2) An exit sign shall have the word "EXIT" in plainly legible letters not less than 6 inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "EXIT" not less than 3/4 of an inch (1.9 cm) wide.

(3) An internally illuminated exit sign shall be provided where the reduction of normal illumination is permitted and less than 5 footcandles would appear on the exit sign.

History: 1979 AC; 2015 AACS.

                    
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