Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Galt Municipal Code Ch. 10 Means of Egress
Galt Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Galt
Cite as: Galt Municipal Code Chapter 10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SECTION 1008.3 "ILLUMINATION REQUIRED BY AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1008.3 Illumination required by an emergency electrical system.
An emergency electrical system shall be provided to automatically illuminate the following areas in the event of a power supply failure.
| 1. | In rooms or spaces that require two more exits or access to exits: | In rooms or spaces that require two more exits or access to exits: |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1. | Aisles. | |
| 1.2. | Corridors. | |
| 1.3. | Exit access stairways and ramps. | |
| 2. | In buildings that require two or more exits or access to exits: | In buildings that require two or more exits or access to exits: |
| 2.1. | Interior exit access stairways and ramps. | |
| 2.2. | Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps. | |
| 2.3. | Exit passageways. | |
| 2.4. | Vestibules and areas on the level of discharge used for the exit discharge in accordance with Section 1028.2. | |
| 2.5. | Exterior landings as required by Section 1010.1.5 for exit doorways that lead directly to the exit discharge. | |
| 3. | In other rooms and spaces: | In other rooms and spaces: |
| 3.1. | Electrical equipment rooms. | |
| 3.2. | Fire command centers. | |
| 3.3. | Fire pump rooms, fire riser rooms, and fire control rooms. | |
| 3.4. | Generator rooms. | |
| 3.5. | Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet (27.87 m 2 ). |
SECTION 1028.5.1 "EXIT DISCHARGE SURFACE" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1028.5.1 Exit discharge surface.
Exterior exit pathway surfaces shall be suitable for pedestrians in inclement weather and shall terminate at a public way as defined in the California Building Code.
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