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(25%) percent of the required number of units of exit width from
any building or structure or any individual storey or floor thereof.
d. Slide escapes, used as exits shall comply with the applicable re-
quirements of this Division for other types of exits.
SECTION 10.2.5.11
ILLUMINATION OF MEANS OF EGRESS
A. General
1. Illumination of means of egress shall be provided for every building
and structure in accordance with this Section, as required by Divisions
8 through 17 of this Chapter.
2. Illumination of means of egress shall be continuous during the time that
the conditions of occupancy require that the means of egress be
available for use. Artificial lighting shall be employed at such places
and for such periods of time as required to maintain the illumination to
the minimum lumen values herein specified.
3. The floors of means of egress shall be illuminated at all points including
angles and intersections of corridors and passageways, landings of
stairs, and exit doors to values of not less than 10.7 lux.
4. Any required illumination shall be so arranged that the failure of any
lighting unit, such as the burning out of an electric bulb, will not leave
any area in darkness.
B. Sources of Illumination
1. Illumination of means of egress shall be from a source of reasonably
assured reliability, such as public utility electric service.
2. Where electricity is used as a source of illumination of means of egress,
the installation shall be properly made in accordance with the ap-
propriate and internationally accepted standards.
3. No battery operated electric light nor any type of portable lamp or
lantern shall be used for primary illumination of means of egress; but
may be used as an emergency source to the extent permitted under
Emergency Lighting, paragraph "C" of this Section.
4. No luminescent, fluorescent, or reflective material shall be permitted
as substitutes for any of the required illumination herein specified.
C. Emergency Lighting
1. In occupancies specified in Division 8 through 17 of this Chapter,
emergency lighting, facilities shall be provided for means of egress.
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