EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Accessible means of egress are not required to be provided in existing buildings. |
2. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1009.3, 1009.4 or 1009.5. | |
3. In assembly areas with ramped aisles or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is permitted where the common path of egress travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1030.8. | |
4. In parking garages, accessible means of egress are not required to serve parking areas that do not contain accessible parking spaces. |
EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Two-way communication systems are not required at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators where the two-way communication system is provided within areas of refuge in accordance with Section 1009.6.5. |
2. Two-way communication systems are not required on floors provided with ramps that provide a direct path of egress travel to grade or the level of exit discharge conforming to the provisions of Section 1012. | |
3. Two-way communication systems are not required at the landings serving only service elevators that are not designated as part of the accessible means of egress or serve as part of the required accessible route into a facility. | |
4. Two-way communication systems are not required at the landings serving only freight elevators. | |
5. Two-way communication systems are not required at the landing serving a private residence elevator. | |
6. Two-way communication systems are not required in Group I-2 or I-3 facilities. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 51-50-1009
Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-067, § 51-50-1009, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 10-03-097, § 51-50-1009, filed 1/20/10, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and chapters 70.92, 19.27, and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-091, § 51-50-1009, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-108, § 51-50-1009, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.