HomeMy WebLinkAbout401.017 - Luminous Egress Path Markings SpecificationsEffective Date: August 2021 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 6/26/2025 Section 401.017
Next Revision Date: 6/26/2028 Page 1 of 3
Fresno City Fire Department
400 Prevention Manual
SECTION 401.017 LUMINOUS EGRESS PATH MARKINGS SPECIFICATIONS
PURPOSE
This policy has been established to clarify the requirements for the submission of all
luminous egress path markings installation plans.
APPLICATION
This policy applies to contractors submitting luminous egress path markings plans to
the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) for review and approval.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Based upon the need for uniformity in application across the Department’s diverse
service delivery area, and after careful deliberation, the Department has determined
the following:
1. Submit a minimum of three (3) copies of the complete plan set.
2. Each of the following items shall be included on the plan submittal. All items
will be verified at the counter and plans will be rejected when not present:
a. The name of owner or occupant of the building.
b. Name, address, and contact information for the installing contractor.
c. Location of the project, including the City of Fresno officially assigned
address and the building permit number.
d. A site plan of the location. The site plan shall show the layout of the
building relative to public streets and private drives. A location pin from
mapping software does not meet the requirements of a site plan.
e. The California Building Code occupancy group of the building.
f. The number of stories in the building.
g. The number of stairwells in the building.
h. The installation option being used.
Effective Date: August 2021 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 6/26/2025 Section 401.017
Next Revision Date: 6/26/2028 Page 2 of 3
i. Option 1 (allowed for buildings built before January 1, 2012)
ii. Option 2 (allowed for buildings built before January 1, 2012)
iii. CFC 1025 compliant (required for building built after December
31, 2011)
i. A floor plan on each story of the building that clearly indicates the
location of the stairwells. If multiple stories of the building have the same
floor plan, a single floor plan can be used and labeled “typical of floors
X through X”.
j. Manufacturer’s specification sheets for each type of material used in the
installation.
3. The plans shall be drawn on a minimum of 11 inch x 17 inch paper.
4. Plans shall indicate how the markings will be installed on the following exit
components:
a. Steps
b. Landings
c. Handrails
d. Perimeter demarcation lines
i. Floor-mounted
ii. Wall-mounted
iii. Transition
e. Obstacles
f. Doors within the exit stairwell to the exit discharge
i. Emergency exit symbols
ii. Door hardware
iii. Door frames (to include doors leading into the stairwells)
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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Effective Date: August 2021 Darla J. Scott, Supervising Fire Inspector
Current Revision Date: 6/26/2025 Section 401.017
Next Revision Date: 6/26/2028 Page 3 of 3
INFORMATION
As noted in the California Fire Code (CFC), the fire code official has the authority to
formulate policies they deem necessary based upon local conditions related to plan
submittals for all systems and installations.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
California Building Code
Chapter 10, Means of Egress
California Fire Code
Section 1025, Luminous Egress Path Markings
Fresno Municipal Code
Section 10-51025, Luminous Egress Path Markings
Fire Prevention Manual
Section 402.017 Luminous Egress Path Markings