Standard
Emergency Egress/Access Signage and Low-Location Exit Path Markings for Passenger Rail Equipment
Abstract
This standard contains minimum requirements for the physical characteristics, informational content and placement of all emergency signs, markings and instructions for passenger railcar egress/access points. This includes emergency low-location exit path marking (LLEPM) systems for all passenger railcars using passive and/or active means of marking the exit path(s) to safety.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-PS-S-006-23 | Original | 06/06/2023 | Published | Proposed for CFR Citation |
Keywords
emergency exit path, high performance photoluminescent (HPPL), instructions, low-location exit path marking (LLEPM) system, luminescent, markings, photoluminescent (PL), retroreflective, signs
Summary
This standard requires that passenger railcars have interior emergency signage to assist passengers and train crew members in locating and operating emergency exits from the passenger railcar or train. It states requirements for exterior signage to assist emergency responders in locating and operating emergency access points. And it requires that each passenger railcar have an LLEPM system to direct passenger and crew member evacuation, especially during conditions of low visibility such as the presence of smoke.
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