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Parking, Signage, Elevators & Notification Features

This hub summarizes CBC provisions (notably §1009, Chapter 11B and §3008) governing accessible parking and signage, elevator requirements, and emergency communication/notification features.

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Last reviewed: July 5, 2026

Overview

This area of the CBC groups requirements that affect how people find, access and evacuate buildings: accessible parking and EV‑charging stalls and their identification, interior and directional signage (including signs for areas of refuge), elevator design and occupant‑evacuation elevator systems, and emergency communication/notification features such as two‑way communication and visible/audible notification appliances. The code ties accessibility (Chapter 11A/11B) to means‑of‑egress rules in Chapter 10 and to elevator and system requirements in Chapter 30 to ensure both daily access and safe emergency response. Key means‑of‑egress provisions appear in § 1009 (areas of refuge, two‑way communication, signage) , elevator and occupant‑evacuation requirements are concentrated in Chapter 30 (see § 3008) , and parking, EV charging and signage details are in Chapter 11B (for example, 11B‑208, 11B‑216 and related signage rules) .

Together these provisions support safe, usable circulation and emergency procedures: they specify where two‑way communication is required, what signage and tactile/visual characters are needed, how occupant‑evacuation elevators must be monitored and powered, and how accessible parking and EV spaces must be marked and signed to meet accessibility and enforcement needs .

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  • CBC § 1009.8.1.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    1009.8.1.1 Visible communication method. [DSA-AC and HCD 1-AC] A button complying with Section 1138A.4 or Sections 11B- 205 and 11B-309 in the area of refuge shall activate both a light in the area of refuge indicating that rescue has been requested and a light at the central control point indicating that rescue is being requested. A button at the central control point shall acti- vate both a light at the central control point and a light in the area of refuge indicating that the request has been received.

    1009.8.2 Directions. Directions for the use of the two-way communication system, instructions for summoning assistance via the two-way communication system and written identification of the location shall be posted adjacent to the two-way communication system. Signage shall comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 requirements for visual characters.

    1009.9 Signage. Signage indicating special accessibility provisions shall be provided as shown:

    1. Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating, “AREA OF REFUGE.”

    2. Each door providing access to an exterior area for assisted rescue shall be identified by a sign stating, “EXTERIOR AREA FOR ASSISTED RESCUE.”

    Signage shall comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A and Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5, as applicable, requirements for visual characters and include the International Symbol of Accessibility. Where exit sign illumination is required by Section 1013.3, the signs shall be illuminated. Additionally, visual characters, raised character and braille signage complying with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2, 11B-703.3 and 11B-703.5 shall be located at each door to an area of refuge and exterior area for assisted rescue in accordance with Section 1013.4. The International Symbol of Accessibility shall comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

    1009.10 Directional signage. Directional signage complying with Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 indicating the location of all other means of egress and which of those are accessible means of egress shall be provided at the following:

    1. At exits serving a required accessible space but not providing an approved accessible means of egress.
    2. At elevator landings.
    3. Within areas of refuge.

    1009.11 Instructions. In areas of refuge, exterior areas for assisted rescue and locations required to provide two-way communications systems complying with Section 1009.8, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions shall be posted.

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    MEANS OF EGRESS

    Signage shall comply with the Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 requirements for visual characters. The instructions shall include all of the following:

    1. Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon as possible, unless they are assisting others.
    2. Information on planned availability of assistance in the use of stairs or supervised operation of elevators and how to summon such assistance.
  • CBC § 1009.8 Medium relevance — show source text

    1009.8 Two-way communication. A two-way communication system complying with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be provided at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below the level of exit discharge.

    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 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.

    1009.8.1 System requirements. Two-way communication systems shall provide communication between each required location and the fire command center or a central control point location approved by the fire department. Where the central control point is not a constantly attended location, the two-way communication system shall have timed, automatic telephone dial-out capability that provides two-way communication with an approved supervising station or emergency services. The two-way communication system shall include both audible and visible signals. Systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 2525 and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.

    1009.8.1.1 Visible communication method. [DSA-AC and HCD 1-AC] A button complying with Section 1138A.4 or Sections 11B- 205 and 11B-309 in the area of refuge shall activate both a light in the area of refuge indicating that rescue has been requested and a light at the central control point indicating that rescue is being requested. A button at the central control point shall acti- vate both a light at the central control point and a light in the area of refuge indicating that the request has been received.

    1009.8.2 Directions. Directions for the use of the two-way communication system, instructions for summoning assistance via the two-way communication system and written identification of the location shall be posted adjacent to the two-way communication system. Signage shall comply with Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 requirements for visual characters.

    1009.9 Signage. Signage indicating special accessibility provisions shall be provided as shown:

    1. Each door providing access to an area of refuge from an adjacent floor area shall be identified by a sign stating, “AREA OF REFUGE.”

    2. Each door providing access to an exterior area for assisted rescue shall be identified by a sign stating, “EXTERIOR AREA FOR ASSISTED RESCUE.”

  • CBC § 1009.10 Medium relevance — show source text

    1009.10 Directional signage. Directional signage complying with Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 indicating the location of all other means of egress and which of those are accessible means of egress shall be provided at the following:

    1. At exits serving a required accessible space but not providing an approved accessible means of egress.
    2. At elevator landings.
    3. Within areas of refuge.

    1009.11 Instructions. In areas of refuge, exterior areas for assisted rescue and locations required to provide two-way communications systems complying with Section 1009.8, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions shall be posted.

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    MEANS OF EGRESS

    Signage shall comply with the Chapter 11A, Section 1143A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 requirements for visual characters. The instructions shall include all of the following:

    1. Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon as possible, unless they are assisting others.

    2. Information on planned availability of assistance in the use of stairs or supervised operation of elevators and how to summon such assistance.

    3. Directions for use of the two-way communication system where provided.

    1009.12 Alarms/emergency warning systems/two-way communication systems. Required emergency warning systems shall activate a means of warning the hearing impaired. Emergency warning systems provided as part of the fire-alarm system and two-way communica- tion systems required by Chapter 10 shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 as amended in Chapter 35.

    SECTION 1010—DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES

    [DSA-AC] In addition to the requirements of this section, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings or facilities where accessibility is required for applications listed in Section 1.9.1 regulated by the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance, shall also comply with Chapter 11A or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-206.5 and 11B-404, as applicable.

    1010.1 General. Doors in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010.1.1 through 1010.3.4. Exterior exit doors shall also comply with the requirements of Section 1022.2. Gates in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010.4 and 1010.4.1. Turnstiles in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1010.5 through 1010.5.4.

    Doors, gates and turnstiles provided for egress purposes in numbers greater than required by this code shall comply with the requirements of this section.

    Doors in the means of egress shall be readily distinguishable from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors. Mirrors or similar reflecting materials shall not be used on means of egress doors. Means of egress doors shall not be concealed by curtains, drapes, decorations or similar materials.

    1010.1.1 Size of doors. The required capacity of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a minimum clear opening width of 32 inches (813 mm).

  • CBC § 712.1.5.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    712.1.5.2 Joints in or between nonfire-resistance-rated floor assemblies. Joints in or between floor assemblies without a required fire-resistance rating shall be permitted where they comply with one of the following:

    1. The joint shall be concealed within the cavity of a wall.
    2. The joint shall be located above a ceiling.

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    FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES

    1. The joint shall be sealed, treated or covered with an approved material or system to resist the free passage of flame and the products of combustion.

    Exception: Joints meeting one of the exceptions specified in Section 715.3.

    712.1.6 Ducts and air transfer openings. Penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings shall be protected in accordance with Section 717. Grease ducts shall be protected in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

    712.1.7 Atriums. Atriums complying with Section 404 that connect two or more stories in Group I-2 or I-3 occupancies or three or more stories in other occupancies shall be permitted.

    Exceptions:

    1. Atriums shall not be permitted within Group H occupancies.
    2. Balconies or stories within Groups A-1, A-4 and A-5 and mezzanines that comply with Section 505 shall not be considered a story as it applies to this section

    712.1.8 Masonry chimney. Approved vertical openings for masonry chimneys shall be permitted where the annular space is fireblocked at each floor level in accordance with Section 718.2.5.

    712.1.9 Two-story openings. In other than Groups I-2 and I-3, a vertical opening that is not used as one of the applications specified in this section shall be permitted if the opening complies with all of the following items:

    1. Does not connect more than two stories.

    2. Does not penetrate a horizontal assembly that separates fire areas or smoke barriers that separate smoke compartments.

    3. Is not concealed within the construction of a wall or a floor/ceiling assembly.

    4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and R occupancies.

    5. Is not open to a corridor on nonsprinklered floors.

    6. Is separated from floor openings and air transfer openings serving other floors by construction conforming to required shaft enclosures.

    712.1.10 Parking garages. Vertical openings in parking garages for automobile ramps, elevators and duct systems shall comply with Section 712.1.10.1, 712.1.10.2 or 712.1.10.3, as applicable.

    712.1.10.1 Automobile ramps. Vertical openings for automobile ramps in parking garages shall be permitted where constructed in accordance with Sections 406.5 and 406.6.

    712.1.10.2 Elevators. Vertical openings for elevator hoistways in parking garages that serve only the parking garage, and complying with Sections 406.5 and 406.6, respectively, shall be permitted.

    712.1.10.3 Duct systems. Vertical openings for mechanical exhaust or supply duct systems in parking garages complying with Sections 406.5 and 406.6, respectively, shall be permitted to be unenclosed where such duct system is contained within and serves only the parking garage.

  • CBC § 11A-2 Medium relevance — show source text

    Note: See Figures 11A-2A, 11A-2B and 11A-2C.

    1109A.8.7 Adjacent parking. Parking spaces adjacent to accessible parking spaces shall not be considered as loading and unload- ing access aisles.

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    HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY

    1109A.8.8 Identification. Each accessible parking space shall be identified with signage and surface marking in accordance with Sections 1109A.8.8.1 and 1109A.8.8.2.

    1109A.8.8.1 Parking signage. Each accessible parking space reserved for persons with disabilities shall be identified by a reflec- tive sign consisting of the “International Symbol of Accessibility” complying with Section 1143A.8. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches (4516 mm [2] ) in area, and shall be posted 60 inches minimum above the finish floor or ground surface, measured to the bottom of the sign. Signs located on accessible routes shall be posted at a minimum height of 80 inches (2032 mm) above the finish floor or ground surface of the accessible route, measured to the bottom of the sign.

    Signs identifying accessible parking spaces shall be visible from each parking space they serve, and shall be permanently posted immediately adjacent to the parking space or within the projected parking space width at the head end of the parking space. Signs may also be permanently posted on a wall at the interior end of the parking space.

    Van accessible spaces shall comply with Section 1109A.8.6 and shall have an additional sign or additional language stating “Van Accessible” below the symbol of accessibility.

    An additional sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to off-street parking facilities or immediately adjacent to and visible from each accessible stall or space. The sign shall not be less than 17 inches (432 mm) by 22 inches (559 mm) in size with lettering not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in height, and shall clearly and conspicuously state the following:

    “Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or special license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at _____________________ or by telephoning__________.”_

    Blank spaces are to be filled in with appropriate information as a permanent part of the sign.

    1109A.8.8.2 Parking space marking. In addition to the signage requirements, each accessible parking space shall have a surface identification complying with either of the following:

    1. The parking space shall be outlined or painted blue, and shall be marked with the “International Symbol of Accessibility” in white or a suitable contrasting color. The “International Symbol of Accessibility” shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide by 36 inches (914 mm) high minimum, with the centerline 6 inches (152 mm) maximum from the centerline of the parking space, its sides parallel to the length of the parking space, and its lower side aligned with the end of the parking space.

  • CBC § 3008.7 Medium relevance — show source text

    3008.7 Elevator system monitoring. The occupant evacuation elevators shall be continuously monitored at the fire command center or a central control point approved by the fire department and arranged to display all of the following information:

    1. Floor location of each elevator car.

    2. Direction of travel of each elevator car.

    3. Status of each elevator car with respect to whether it is occupied.

    4. Status of normal power to the elevator equipment, elevator machinery and electrical apparatus cooling equipment where provided, elevator machine room, control room and control space ventilation and cooling equipment.

    5. Status of standby or emergency power system that provides backup power to the elevator equipment, elevator machinery and electrical cooling equipment where provided, elevator machine room, control room and control space ventilation and cooling equipment.

    6. Activation of any fire alarm initiating device in any elevator lobby, elevator machine room, machine space containing a motor controller or electric driving machine, control space, control room or elevator hoistway.

    3008.7.1 Elevator recall. The fire command center or an alternate location approved by the fire department shall be provided with the means to manually initiate a Phase I Emergency Recall of the occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Califor- nia Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders.

    3008.8 Electrical power. The following features serving each occupant evacuation elevator shall be supplied by both normal power and Type 60/Class 2/Level 1 standby power:

    1. Elevator equipment.
    2. Ventilation and cooling equipment for elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
    3. Elevator car lighting.

    3008.8.1 Determination of standby power load. Standby power loads shall be based on the determination of the number of occupant evacuation elevators in Section 3008.1.1.

    3008.8.2 Protection of wiring or cables. Wires or cables that are located outside of the elevator hoistway, machine room, control room and control space and that provide normal or standby power, control signals, communication with the car, lighting, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and fire-detecting systems to occupant evacuation elevators shall be protected using one of the following methods:

    1. Cables used for survivability of required critical circuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196 and shall have a fireresistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
    2. Electrical circuit protective systems shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Electrical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements.
    3. Construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

    Exception: Wiring and cables to control signals are not required to be protected provided that wiring and cables do not serve Phase II emergency in-car operation.

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    3008.9 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The building shall be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system. The emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be accessible to the fire department. The system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

    3008.9.1 Notification appliances. Not fewer than one audible and one visible notification appliance shall be installed within each occupant evacuation elevator lobby.

  • CBC § 216.4.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    11B- 216.4.2 Areas of refuge and exterior areas for assisted rescue. Signs required by Chapter 10, Section 1009.11 to provide instructions in areas of refuge shall comply with Section 11B- 703.5 . Signs required by Chapter 10, Section 1009.9 at doors to areas of refuge and exterior areas for assisted rescue shall comply with Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2, 11B-703.3 and 11B-703.5 and include an International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

    11B- 216.4.3 Directional signs. Signs required by Chapter 10, Section 1009.10 to provide directions to accessible means of egress shall comply with Section 11B- 703.5.

    11B-216.4.4 Delayed egress locks. Signs required by Chapter 10, Section 1010.2.13.1, Item 6.4 at doors with delayed egress locks shall comply with Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2, 11B-703.3 and 11B-703.5.

    11B- 216.5 Parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. Signs identifying parking spaces and signs within parking facilities shall comply with Section 11B-216.5. Signs identifying electric vehicle charging spaces and signs within electric vehicle charging facilities shall comply with Section 11B-216.5.

    11B-216.5.1 Parking spaces. Parking spaces complying with Section 11B- 502 shall be identified by signs complying with Sections 11B- 502.6 and 11B-502.8.

    Exceptions:

    1. Reserved.

    2. In residential facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific residential dwelling units, identification of accessible parking spaces shall not be required.

    11B-216.5.2 Electric vehicle charging spaces. Signs identifying electric vehicle charging spaces shall comply with Section 11B-812.8.

    11B-216.5.3 Parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. Signs within parking and charging facilities shall comply with Section 11B-216.5.3.

    11B-216.5.3.1 Signs intended for use by pedestrians. Signs intended for use by pedestrians within parking and charging facili- ties, including directional or informational signs indicating parking sections or levels, shall comply with the requirements of Section 11B-216.

    11B-216.5.3.2 Additional signs. Signs within parking facilities containing parking spaces complying with Section 11B-502 shall comply with Section 11B-502.8.

    11B- 216.6 Entrances. In existing buildings and facilities where not all entrances comply with Section 11B- 404, entrances complying with Section 11B -404 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with Section 11B-703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest entrance complying with Section 11B-404 shall be provided at _entrances that do not comply with Section 11B-404.

  • CBC § 11B-216.5.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    Exceptions:

    1. Reserved.

    2. In residential facilities, where parking spaces are assigned to specific residential dwelling units, identification of accessible parking spaces shall not be required.

    11B-216.5.2 Electric vehicle charging spaces. Signs identifying electric vehicle charging spaces shall comply with Section 11B-812.8.

    11B-216.5.3 Parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. Signs within parking and charging facilities shall comply with Section 11B-216.5.3.

    11B-216.5.3.1 Signs intended for use by pedestrians. Signs intended for use by pedestrians within parking and charging facili- ties, including directional or informational signs indicating parking sections or levels, shall comply with the requirements of Section 11B-216.

    11B-216.5.3.2 Additional signs. Signs within parking facilities containing parking spaces complying with Section 11B-502 shall comply with Section 11B-502.8.

    11B- 216.6 Entrances. In existing buildings and facilities where not all entrances comply with Section 11B- 404, entrances complying with Section 11B -404 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.1. Directional signs complying with Section 11B-703.5 that indicate the location of the nearest entrance complying with Section 11B-404 shall be provided at entrances that do not comply with Section 11B-404. Directional signs complying with Section 11B-703.5, including the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1, indicating the accessible route to the nearest accessible entrance shall be provided at junctions when the accessible route diverges from the regular circulation path.

    11B- 216.7 Elevators. Where existing elevators do not comply with Section 11B- 407, elevators complying with Section 11B- 407 shall be clearly identified with the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.1. Existing buildings that have been remodeled to provide specific elevators for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the direc- tions to these elevators posted in the building lobby on a sign complying with Section 11B-703.5, including the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

    11B- 216.8 Toilet rooms and bathing rooms. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with Section 11B- 603, directional signs indicating the location of the nearest toilet room or bathing room complying with Section 11B- 603 within the facility shall be provided. Signs shall comply with Section 11B- 703.5 and shall include the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B -703.7.2.1. Where existing toilet rooms or bathing rooms do not comply with Section 11B- 603, the toilet rooms or bathing rooms complying with Section 11B- 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.1.

  • CBC § 3008.8.2 Medium relevance — show source text

    3008.8.2 Protection of wiring or cables. Wires or cables that are located outside of the elevator hoistway, machine room, control room and control space and that provide normal or standby power, control signals, communication with the car, lighting, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and fire-detecting systems to occupant evacuation elevators shall be protected using one of the following methods:

    1. Cables used for survivability of required critical circuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196 and shall have a fireresistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
    2. Electrical circuit protective systems shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Electrical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements.
    3. Construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

    Exception: Wiring and cables to control signals are not required to be protected provided that wiring and cables do not serve Phase II emergency in-car operation.

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    3008.9 Emergency voice/alarm communication system. The building shall be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system. The emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be accessible to the fire department. The system shall be provided in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.

    3008.9.1 Notification appliances. Not fewer than one audible and one visible notification appliance shall be installed within each occupant evacuation elevator lobby.

    3008.10 Hazardous material areas. Building areas shall not contain hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area as addressed in Section 414.2.

    SECTION 3009—PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATORS

    3009.1 General. The design, construction and installation of elevators installed within a residential dwelling unit or installed to provide access to one individual residential dwelling unit shall conform to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders.

    3009.2 Hoistway enclosures. Hoistway enclosures shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders .

    3009.3 Hoistway opening protection. Hoistway landing doors for private residence elevators shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders .

    SECTION 3010—SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATORS IN HOSPITALS

    3010.1 General. [OSHPD 1] In hospital buildings, all elevators shall comply with the provisions of this section.

    3010.1.1 Seismic switch. The seismic switch, as required by ASME A17.1, shall be connected to the essential electrical system.

    3010.1.2 Annunciator. Either a visible or an audible annunciator shall be connected to the essential electrical system and be located in the elevator machine room. The annunciator will indicate if the seismic switch is inoperative due to a loss of power. If a visual annunciator is used, it shall be clearly visible in the room.

  • CBC § 1009.5 Medium relevance — show source text

    Platform lift 1009.5 Required 1009.1 Signage 1009.9, 1009.11, 3002.3 Stairways 1009.3 Accessory Occupancies As occupancy exceptions 303.1.2, 303.1.4, 305.1.1, 311.1.1, 312.1 Live/work units 508.5 Mixed occupancy buildings 508.2 Height 508.2.2 Occupancy classification 508.2.1 Separations 508.2.4 Unlimited area buildings 507.1.1 Accreditation Body 2303.1.1, 2303.1.9.1 Addition 101.4.7, D103.1 Means of egress 3301.4, 3310 Address Identification 502.1 Adjusted Construction Costs 11B-106.5, 11B-

    202 .4 Administration Chapter 1, Divisions I and II

    AAC Masonry 2103.1, 2108.1 Access Openings Attic 1209.2

    Crawl space 1209.1 Doors 712.1.13.2 Fire damper 717.4 Fire department 402.7.5 Mechanical appliances 1209.3 Refuse/laundry chutes 713.13.3 Accessibility 1009, Chapter 11A, 11B Accessible means of egress 1009, 11B- 207

    Accessible routes Chapter 11A, 11B- 206, Chapter 11B Division 4, 11B-402 Amusement rides 11B-234, 11B-1002 Application 1.9.1, Chapter 11B Division 1 Assembly 1009.1 Assembly areas 11B-221, 11B-802 Assistive listening systems 11B-219, 11B-706 Automatic teller machines, fare machines and point-of-sale devices 11B-220, 11B-707 Bathroom 1127A, 1134A, 11B-806.2.4, 11B-809.10 Benches 11B-903

    Bus stops 11B-209 Changes in level 1111A, 1121A, 1131A, 11B-303 Clear floor or ground space Chapter 11A, 11B-305 Covered multifamily dwellings Chapter 11A Curb ramps, blended transitions and islands 1112A, 11B-406 Destination-oriented elevators

    11B-206.6, 11B-411 Detectable warnings 1112A.9, 1116A.5, 11B-247, 11B-705 Detention and correctional

    facilities 11B-232, 11B-807 Dimensions for adults and

    children 11B-102

  • CBC § 3008.6.3.1 Medium relevance — show source text

    3008.6.3.1 Vision panel. A vision panel shall be installed in each fire door assembly in the smoke barrier. The vision panel shall consist of fire-protection-rated glazing, shall comply with the requirements of Section 716 and shall be located to furnish clear vision of the occupant evacuation elevator lobby.

    3008.6.3.2 Door closing. Each fire door assembly in the smoke barrier shall be automatic-closing upon receipt of any fire alarm signal from the emergency voice/alarm communication system serving the building.

    3008.6.4 Lobby size. Each occupant evacuation elevator lobby shall have minimum floor area as follows:

    1. The occupant evacuation elevator lobby floor area shall accommodate, at 3 square feet (0.28 m [2] ) per person, not less than 25 percent of the occupant load of the floor area served by the lobby.
    2. The occupant evacuation elevator lobby floor area shall accommodate one wheelchair space of 30 inches by 52 inches (760 mm by 1320 mm) for each 50 persons, or portion thereof, of the occupant load of the floor area served by the lobby.

    Exception: The size of lobbies serving multiple banks of elevators shall have the minimum floor area approved on an individual basis and shall be consistent with the building’s fire safety and evacuation plan.

    3008.6.5 Signage. An approved sign indicating elevators are suitable for occupant self-evacuation shall be posted on all floors adjacent to each elevator call station serving occupant evacuation elevators.

    3008.6.6 Two-way communication system. A two-way communication system shall be provided in each occupant evacuation elevator lobby for the purpose of initiating communication with the fire command center or an alternate location approved by the fire department. The two-way communication system shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2.

    3008.7 Elevator system monitoring. The occupant evacuation elevators shall be continuously monitored at the fire command center or a central control point approved by the fire department and arranged to display all of the following information:

    1. Floor location of each elevator car.

    2. Direction of travel of each elevator car.

    3. Status of each elevator car with respect to whether it is occupied.

    4. Status of normal power to the elevator equipment, elevator machinery and electrical apparatus cooling equipment where provided, elevator machine room, control room and control space ventilation and cooling equipment.

    5. Status of standby or emergency power system that provides backup power to the elevator equipment, elevator machinery and electrical cooling equipment where provided, elevator machine room, control room and control space ventilation and cooling equipment.

    6. Activation of any fire alarm initiating device in any elevator lobby, elevator machine room, machine space containing a motor controller or electric driving machine, control space, control room or elevator hoistway.

    3008.7.1 Elevator recall. The fire command center or an alternate location approved by the fire department shall be provided with the means to manually initiate a Phase I Emergency Recall of the occupant evacuation elevators in accordance with Califor- nia Code of Regulations, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 6, Elevator Safety Orders.

    3008.8 Electrical power. The following features serving each occupant evacuation elevator shall be supplied by both normal power and Type 60/Class 2/Level 1 standby power:

    1. Elevator equipment.
    2. Ventilation and cooling equipment for elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces.
    3. Elevator car lighting.
  • CBC § 11B-217 Medium relevance — show source text

    Telephone 1140A, 11B-217, 11B-704 Toilet and bathing facilities 1127A, 1134A, 11B-213, Chapter 11B Division 6 Transient lodging 1102A, 11B-224, 11B- 806 Transportation facilities 11B-218, 11B-810

    Turning space 1009.6.5, 1026.6, 11B-304 Two-way communication systems 1009.8, 11B-230, 11B-708 Valet parking 11B-209.4 Visible alarms 907.5.2.3 Wading pools and spas 11B-242, 11B-1009 Walking surfaces 11B-403 Walks, sidewalks 1113A Washing machines and clothes dryers 11B-214, 11B-611 Windows 1126A, 11B-229 Accessible Means of Egress 1009, 11B-207 Alarms/emergency warning systems/two way communication systems 1009.12 Areas of refuge (see Area of Refuge) Assembly 1009.1, 1030.8 Elevators 1009.2.1, 1009.4, 1009.8 Existing building 1009.1 Exterior area for assisted rescue (see Exterior Area for Assisted Rescue) Horizontal exit (see Horizontal Exit) Mezzanine 1009.1

    Platform lift 1009.5 Required 1009.1 Signage 1009.9, 1009.11, 3002.3 Stairways 1009.3 Accessory Occupancies As occupancy exceptions 303.1.2, 303.1.4, 305.1.1, 311.1.1, 312.1 Live/work units 508.5 Mixed occupancy buildings 508.2 Height 508.2.2 Occupancy classification 508.2.1 Separations 508.2.4 Unlimited area buildings 507.1.1 Accreditation Body 2303.1.1, 2303.1.9.1 Addition 101.4.7, D103.1 Means of egress 3301.4, 3310 Address Identification 502.1 Adjusted Construction Costs 11B-106.5, 11B-

    202 .4 Administration Chapter 1, Divisions I and II

    AAC Masonry 2103.1, 2108.1 Access Openings Attic 1209.2

    Crawl space 1209.1 Doors 712.1.13.2 Fire damper 717.4 Fire department 402.7.5 Mechanical appliances 1209.3 Refuse/laundry chutes 713.13.3 Accessibility 1009, Chapter 11A, 11B Accessible means of egress 1009, 11B- 207

Frequently asked questions

Which CBC sections cover two‑way communication and signage for areas of refuge and elevator landings?

Two‑way communication and the related posting/visual requirements are in § 1009.8 (system requirements and directions) and signage requirements are in § 1009.9 and § 1009.11; these cross‑reference Chapter 11A/11B signage standards for visual characters and braille .

Where do I find the rules for accessible parking signs and EV charging signage?

Accessible parking and parking‑facility signage requirements are in Chapter 11B (see 11B‑208 for parking spaces and 11B‑216 for signage and parking facility requirements); EV charging signage references include 11B‑812.8 and related housing provisions such as 1109A.8.8 for residential identification and surface marking details .

What does the CBC require for occupant‑evacuation elevators and lobby notification?

Chapter 30 (§ 3008) requires monitoring and status display at the fire command center, standby power for elevator equipment, emergency voice/alarm communications, and at least one audible and one visible notification appliance in each occupant‑evacuation elevator lobby .

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