Clarification on locks and exit signs for emergency exits.
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February 27, 1973
REPLY TO ATTN OF: OS
SUBJECT: Clarification of 1910.36(b)(4) and 1910.37(q)(6)
TO: Messrs. Carl Meyers, and John J. Kearney
This is in reply to your memo of September 28, 1972, to Mr. Fred Bishoff.
Item #1 - 1910.36(b)(4)