Clarification of requirements that exit routes be maintained clear of all obstructions.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 17, 1976

Mr. John M. Reynolds, Manager
Occupational Safety and Health
General Electric Corporate Research
and Development Center
P. O. Box 8
Building K-1, Room 2C7
Schenectady, New York 12301

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of [1910.37(a)(3)] requiring means of egress shall be maintained clear of all obstructions.

There are no specific OSHA standards or requirements applicable to overhead doors.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 10, 2002

Mr. Paul R. Nielsen
SDS, Inc.
375 Morgan Rd., P.O. Box 556
Candler, NC 28715

Dear Mr. Nielsen:

Key to open locked exits.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 29, 1994

MEMORANDUM FOR:     LINDA ANKU
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

FROM:               JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR 
                   DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Key to Open Locked Exits

This is in response to your inquiry of January 14, regarding locked exits equipped with locks that require keys to open them from the egress side. Please accept our apology for the delay in response.

OSHA standards of exit requirements in steam tunnels.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 25, 1977

Mr. Henry C. Gullo
State of New York
Executive Department
Office of General Services
Tower Building Empire
State Plaza Albany, New York 12242

Dear Mr. Gullo:

This is in response to your letter of November 24, 1976, addressed to Mr. Alfred Barden, our New York Regional Administrator, and subsequently forwarded to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Office. The letter requested information concerning OSHA standards on exit requirements in steam tunnels.

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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OSHRC Docket No.
05-1115

Inspection No.
308788140

Standards Improvement Project--Phase III

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  • Fed Register #:
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  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 23, 2014)][Rules and Regulations][Page 76897]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

Standards Improvement Project--Phase III

CFR Correction

    In Title 29 of the Code of Federal R