Section 296-800-31050. Mark exits adequately.  


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  • You must:
    • Mark each exit with a clearly visible, distinctive sign reading "exit."
    • Make sure the letters in the word "EXIT" are at least six inches high and 3/4 inch wide.
    • Mark any doorway or passage that might be mistaken for an exit with "not an exit" or with an indication of its actual use.
    • Make sure exit signs are a distinctive color.
    • Make sure signs are posted and arranged along exit routes to adequately show how to get to the nearest exit and clearly indicate the direction of travel.
    • Not obstruct or conceal exit signs in any way.
    • Keep exit doors free of signs or decorations that obscure their visibility.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-31050, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-31050, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-31050, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-31050, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.