Many countries (Canada, Australia, nearly entire Europe, Japan) use the pictogram with the green running man as an exit sign, meanwhile the US uses a green or red "EXIT" sign. My question would be whether it is allowed to use the green running man as an exit sign instead of the red or green "EXIT" sign. And will it ever be mandatory to use the green pictogram sign in the US, as it has been in Canada since 2015, e.g?
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Hello, thank you for your answer. Where can I submit a request for a code change? Can you do it for free or do you need to be an NFPA member?
No you do not need a membership In NFPA to request code changes. See this weblink: NFPA - How the process works
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Milt Werner
Which NFPA code specifically requires the E-X-I-T sign? For some reason I recall an NFPA code detailing the general appearance, sizing, width, color, contrast, etc. and not that it must read E-X-I-T.
All of this can get modified by the AHJ, for instance I believe NYC requires both E-X-I-T and the running person on high rises.
NFPA 101- 7.10.3.1 requires they say EXIT, but 7.10.3.2 allows pictograms in compliance with NFPA 170 if approved by the AHJ. Tactile signs still must read EXIT per 7.10.1.3(2).
Pleas keep in mind that if you are designing or maintaining a business occupancy in the US, the facility must also comply with the @OSHA_DOL regulations.
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."
OSHA does permit compliance with "alternate exit-route codes" when the alternative meets or exceeds the requirements in 29 CFR §§ 1910.34, 1910.36, and 1910.37. Specifically, OSHA permits compliance with NFPA 101-2009 or the IFC 2009 edition.
Any state or local laws must equal or exceed the OSHA requirements.
Good question, Have not heard of a moment towards iternational signs.
You can always submit a request for a code change
OHHH I am not an engineer, so you can discount my reply if you want, and I cannot do math.