46 CFR 78.47-40

§ 78.47-40 Exit signs.

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Citation: 46 CFR 78.47-40, § 78.47-40 Exit signs, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/226155
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(a) Illuminated exit signs are required and must be installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of this chapter. (b) Small rooms or spaces having a secondary means of escape which is not obviously apparent shall have a suitable sign in red letters “EMERGENCY EXIT” directing attention to such escape. See subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter for minimum size.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.