Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 219-29-07 - ExitsA. Outdoor grandstands, bleachers, stadiums or arenas shall be provided with exits calculated on the basis of one (1') foot in width for each three hundred (300) persons, or fraction thereof served. Exits shall not be less than three feet six inches (3' 6") in width, nor less than seven (7') feet clear height, and shall be located as directed by the Commissioner of Public Safety.B. Each exit shall be designated by a sign bearing the word "EXIT" in letters not less than five (5") inches in height and one half (1/2") inch in width, having red letters on a white background, or white letters on a red background, located as directed. Each change in direction of a way of egress shall be designated by a directional sign, located as directed by the Commissioner of Public Safety.C. Exits, aisles, and ways of egress shall be properly illuminated at all times when the structure is in use. Where artificial illumination is required, a secondary source of illumination shall be provided as directed by the Commissioner of Public Safety under Section 29.12. D. Egress doors or gates shall be determined by the Commissioner-of Public-Safety. Turnstiles shall not be permitted in any required egress unless adjacent thereto a suitable exit is provided.E. Railings eighteen (18") inches in height shall be provided: (a) along back of all grandstands if the rear seat is more than four (4') feet above the ground; (b) along those portions of the ends where the seats are more than four (4') feet above the ground; (c) along the front if the foot rest is more than two (2') feet above the ground.16- 219 C.M.R. ch. 29, § 07