SECTION
1007 ACCESSIBLE
1007.6
Areas of refuge. Every required area of refuge shall be
accessible from the space it serves by an accessible means
of egress. The maximum travel distance from any accessible
space to an area of refuge shall not exceed the travel distance
permitted for the occupancy in accordance with Section
1016.1. Every required area of refuge shall have direct
access to an enclosed stairway complying with Sections
1007.3 and 1020.1 or an elevator
complying with Section 1007.4. Where
an elevator lobby is used as an area of refuge, the shaft
and lobby shall comply with Section
1020.1.7 for smokeproof enclosures except where the elevators
are in an area of refuge formed by a horizontal exit or smoke
barrier.
1007.6.1 Size. Each area of refuge shall be sized to
accommodate one wheelchair space 30 inches by 48 inches
(762 mm by 1219 mm) for each 200 occupants or portion thereof,
based on the occupant load of the area of refuge and areas
served by the area of refuge. Such wheelchair spaces shall
not reduce the required means of egress width. Access to
any of the required wheelchair spaces in an area of refuge
shall not be obstructed by more than one adjoining wheelchair
space.
1007.6.2 Separation. Each area of refuge shall be separated
from the remainder of the story by a smoke barrier complying
with Section 709 or a horizontal exit
complying with Section 1021.
Each area of refuge shall be designed to minimize the intrusion
of smoke.
Exception: Areas of refuge located within a vertical 1
exit enclosure.
1007.6.3 Two-way communication. Areas of refuge shall
be provided with a two-way communication system between
the area of refuge and a central control point. If the central
control point is not constantly attended, the area of refuge
shall also have controlled access to a public telephone
system. Location of the central control point shall be approved
by the fire department. The two-way communication system
shall include both audible and visible signals.
1007.6.4
Instructions. In areas of refuge that have a two-way
emergency communications system, instructions on the use
of the area under emergency conditions shall be posted adjoining
the communications system. The instructions shall include
all of the following:
1. Directions to find other
means of egress.
2. Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon
as possible, unless they are assisting others.
3. Information on planned availability of assistance in
the use of stairs or supervised operation of elevators
and how to summon such assistance.
4. Directions for use of
the emergency communications system.
1007.6.5
Identification. Each door providing access to an area
of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified
by a sign complying with ICC AIl7.1, stating: AREA OF
REFUGE, and including the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Where exit sign illumination is required by Section
1011.2, the area of refuge sign shall be illuminated.
Additionally, tactile signage complying with ICC AIl7.1
shall be located at each door to an area of refuge.
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