Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

Section 914 — EMERGENCY RESPONDER SAFETY FEATURES

2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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[F] 914.1 Shaftway markings. Vertical shafts shall be identified as required by Sections 914.1.1 and 914.1.2. [F] 914.1.1 Exterior access to shaftways. Outside openings with access to the fire department and that open directly on a hoistway or shaftway communicating between two or more floors in a building shall be plainly marked with the word “SHAFTWAY” in red letters not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high on a white background. Such warning signs shall be placed so as to be readily discernible from the outside of the building. [F] 914.1.2 Interior access to shaftways. Door or window openings…