Standards, Codes and Legislation

NATIONAL LEGISLATION
California Building Code
Connecticut State Building Code

Florida Building Code

Massachussets State Building Code

New Jersey Building Code

New York Building Code

Local Law 26 of 2004, New York City Building Code § 27 - 383 (b)

Local Law 141 of 2013, New York City Building Code Section 1024

Local Law 3 RCNY §505-01 - Apartment and Guest Room Identification and Directional Markings and Signs

3 RCNY §505-02 Apartment, Guest Room and Stairwell Fire Emergency Markings

OSHA 1910.37 (b) (6) Maintenance Safeguards and Operational Features for Exit Routes

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CODES
International Building Code
International Fire Code
NATIONAL STANDARDS
Reference Standard 6-1 and RS 6-1 A
Photoluminescent exit path markings - as required by Local Law 26 of 2004, New York City Building Code § 27 - 383 (b)
NFPA 10
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 72
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
NFPA 170
Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols 
NFPA 502Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways
NFPA 2010
Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 5000
Building Construction and Safety Code
ASTM E2030
Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
ASTM E2072
Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
ASTM E2073Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings
UL 924Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment
UL 1994Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems
ANSI Z535.1
Safety color code
ANSI Z535.2Environmental and facility safety signs
ANSI Z535.3
Criteria for safety symbols
ANSI Z535.4Product safety signs and labels
ANSI Z535.5Safety tags and barricade tapes (for temporary hazards)
ANSI Z535.6Product safety information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
APTA SS-PS-004-99, Rev. 2 Standard for Low-Location Exit Path Marking
APTA SS-PS-002-98, Rev. 3
Standard for Emergency Signage for Egress/Access of Passenger Rail Equipment
PBS-P100Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service
ICC A117.1-2017Standards for Accessible and Usage Buildings and Facilities
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
ISO 7010
Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas
ISO 3864 -1
Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Part 1: Design principles for safety signs in workplaces and public areas for use in safety signs
ISO 16069Graphical symbols - Safety signs - Safety Way Guidance System (SWGS)
ISO 23601
Safety identification - Escape and evacuation plan signs
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