§ 13-122. Same; Section 307, Interior Signage for Multifamily Dwellings.

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A new Section 307 is added to read as follows:

"SECTION 307"
"INTERIOR SIGNAGE FOR MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS"

" 307.1 General. All multifamily buildings, except for those originally constructed or designed for one- or two-family use, shall have readily visible signs in interior hallways and stairways which direct users to specific dwelling units or floors within the building."

" 307.1.1 Primary doors. All primary entrance doors into an individual dwelling unit shall have permanently affixed thereto readily visible markings which identify that particular unit."

" 307.1.2 Opposite elevator. On the wall directly facing an elevator exit, in addition to the lobby exits, there shall be permanently affixed a sign which identifies the most direct path of travel to all dwelling units located on that floor. The sign shall have bold lettering with a minimum height of one-half (1/2) inch."

" 307.1.3 Hallway junctions. On the wall facing any junction of a hallway, there shall be permanently affixed a sign identifying the most direct path of travel to all dwelling units in hallways leading from that junction. When a sign is already in place pursuant to Section 307.1.2 and that sign is visible at the location requiring a sign pursuant to this Section, only one sign at either location shall be required."

" 307.1.4 Stairway doors. On the egress side of any door leading from a stairway to a hallway, there shall be permanently affixed a sign identifying the particular floor or level entered through that door, or the identification number of dwelling units located on that floor or level. The sign shall have bold lettering with a minimum height of six (6) inches."

(CB-39-2001)