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Inspection History Details
Inspection Status: Correction Required
Inspection History: VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS
Case Number - T09FR03061
Inspection Description - VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS
Inspection Status - Correction Required
| Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2009 | VIOL - MEANS OF EGRESS | Correction Required | 1008.1.9 Panic and fire exit hardware. Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following: 1. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of door leaf width. 2. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (67 N). 3. No additional locks or latches shall be added 1008.1.8.5 Unlatching. The unlatching of any door or leaf shall not require more than one operation. _____ The rear egress door secondary locking device shall be disabled or removed to meet code standards. 1027.5 Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises' electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, illumination shall be automatically provided from an emergency system for the following occupancies where such occupancies require two or more means of egress: all Emergency lighting shall be functional and properly maintained in conjunction with IFC section 1027. _____ Fix, repair, or replace the emergency lighting unit(s) in order to meet code standards. (Front Hall) 1027.3 Exit sign illumination. Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. The face of an exit sign illuminated from an external source shall have an intensity of not less than 5 foot-candles (54 lux). Internally illuminated signs shall provide equivalent luminance and be listed for the purpose. _____ Fix, repair, and/or replace all non-working exit signs in order to meet code standards 1011.1 Where required An approved exit sign shall mark exits and exit access doors and be readily visible from any direction of egress travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs, in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants; Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in a corridor is more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign. Exceptions: 1. Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access. 2. Main exterior exit doors or gates that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits need not have exit signs where approved by the fire code official. ______ Remove the random Exit sign as it leads to no clear exit and hangs over a door-less wall. ________________________________________________ (Joseph P. Longo, Inspector, Tucson Fire Department) I, ______________________ have received a copy of this inspection report. (Building Representative) ____________________________ (Captain) Re-inspection scheduled on or after ___/___/___ Call Inspector Longo at 235-4262 or 791-4502, if you have any further questions. Thank you. Re-inspection passed: ___ ___ ___ ___________________ Passed on: ________ (Joseph P. Longo) |