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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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