Interpretation when height of exit route corridors are lower than specified.

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.

 

Exit Routes.

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.

November 27, 1978

L.C. Nicholas, P.E.
The H.K. Ferguson Company
One Erieview Plaza
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Dear Mr. Nicholas:

This is in response to your recent letter addressed to Mr. Donald Shay and confirms a telephone conversation with a member of my staff, Mr. William Simms, concerning [exit routes]. Your letter was referred to this office for response.

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

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

Color of exit signs.

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 14, 1972

Mr. H. W. Somershoe
Executive Vice President
DAP Inc.
P.O. Box 277
Dayton, Ohio 45401

Dear Mr. Somershoe:

Exit signs in occupied workplaces be illuminated from a reliable external light source which provides a minimum of 5-foot candles on the sign surface.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

July 6, 1976

Mr. Ronald W. Reed
Frederick Brown Associates
Electrical Engineering
3848 Campus Drive,
Suite 212
Newport Beach, California 92660

Dear Mr. Reed:

This is in response to your letter dated April 14, 1976, which requested clarification of 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6) and (7).

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:

Colored location indicating lights.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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 16, 1977

Mr. Daniel R. Magnier
New York Telephone
2 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, New York 10001

Dear Mr. Magnier:

This is in response to your letter requesting clarification of the OSHA Standard 1910.37(q)(6), the last sentence of which requires colored location indicating lights.

NFPA 101-1970, Life Safety Code.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

July 16, 1996

Fall Protection in Shipyard Employment

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1915

[Docket No.

Egress

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  • Fed Register #:
    43:60048
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Abstract:
Means of egress, general.