SECTION 1007 ACCESSIBLE 

 

1007.4 Elevators. In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, an elevator shall comply with the emergency operation and signaling device requirements of Section 2.27 of ASME Al7.1. Standby power shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2702 and 3003. The elevator shall be accessed from either an area of refuge complying with Section 1007.6 or a horizontal exit.

 

Exception: Elevators are not required to be accessed from an area of refuge or horizontal exit in open parking garages.

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