Document Citation: Md. PUBLIC SAFETY Code Ann. § 12-815

Header:
Annotated Code of Maryland
PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 12. BUILDING AND MATERIAL CODES; OTHER SAFETY PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE 8. ELEVATOR SAFETY
PART II. REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF ELEVATORS

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

§ 12-815. Warning signs in case of fire

(a) In general. -- Each passenger elevator in a permanent installation used by the public shall have a sign that reads "Warning -- Elevators shall not be used in event of fire -- Use marked exit stairways".

(b) Location of sign -- In general. -- The sign described in subsection (a) of this section shall be posted:

(1) at the entrance to the elevator shaft on each floor; and

(2) directly above the call button.

(c) Same -- In elevator car. -- A sign similar to the sign described in subsection (a) of this section shall be posted within the elevator car.

(d) Requirements for signs. --

(1) The top of each sign may not be more than 6 feet above the floor.

(2) The lettering in the word "warning" shall be at least three-eighths inch high and the rest of the lettering shall be at least one-fourth inch high.