Every so often, states may update their building code laws as industry standards continue to evolve. As your trusted sign provider, our team here at HOTELSIGNS.com is committed to providing our customers with the most current compliance information. In this blog post, we expound on regulatory updates in Indiana and Minnesota.
Indiana
Indiana residents should be aware of updates to the Indiana building code.
1. 675 IAC § 13-2.6-11(r) amends section 1011.2 of the Indiana State Building Code to reflect a deletion of the low-level exit sign in Group R-1, without substitution.
2. 675 IAC § 13-2.6-11(x) amends the Indiana State Building Code to reflect an entire deletion of section 1024, Luminous Egress Path Markings, without substitution.
The bottom line: the current Indiana State Building Code no longer requires low-level exit signs and photoluminescent egress signs. While these signs are no longer mandated, they are still helpful in guiding guests and visitors out of the premises during emergency situation.
Minnesota
§ 3002.3, Emergency Signs – “An approved pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station on all floors instructing occupants to use the exit stairways and not to use the elevators in case of fire. The sign shall be as illustrated in ASME A17.1, Figure 2.27.9.”
Minnesota has prescribed a different, new fire emergency sign in its 2020 update of the state building code. Previously, Minnesota adopted the language of the ICC Building Code, but have now amended it to reflect the sign standard of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1, Figure 2.27.9 (shown below): “When the building code requires a sign be posted adjacent to hall call fixtures instructing occupants not to use the elevator in case of fire, the sign shown in Fig. 2.27.9 shall be provided. The sign shall include only the wording and graphics shown in Fig. 2.27.9. When the building code specifies a different design, 2.27.9 shall not apply.”
Therefore, Minnesota hoteliers should now select from this sign option or the standard found in the ICC Fire Code, section 606.3, which has not been amended and maintains its original language.
The bottom line: Minnesota hoteliers can opt for a new fire emergency sign as shown below, or go with the standard fire emergency sign. Discover HOTELSIGNS’ fire emergency signs.
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