N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.51

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.18.51 - EXITS

A. Each facility and each floor of a facility shall have exits as required/permitted by national fire protection association 101 (life safety code).

B. Each exit must be marked by illuminated signs having letters at least six inches high whose principle strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Exception: Limited diagnostic and treatment centers may in some cases not be required to have the illuminated exit signs but may use non-illuminated signs meeting the requirements as shown above.

C. Illuminated exit signs must be maintained in operable condition at all times.

D. Exit ways must be kept free from obstructions at all times.

E. Exit doors:

(1) Exit doors to all exit or exit access doors must be at least 36" wide.

(2) Ambulatory surgical centers that use general anesthesia or have patients on life support equipment must have exit doors 44" in width.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.18.51

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024