Mural Painted Exit Access Doors

Life Safety Tip from Bob Trotter, CBO, CFM, MCP

Mural Painted Exit Access Doors

Be careful about where painted murals are located.  Exit access and exit doors with painted murals for decorative effect are not acceptable, as casual occupants might not be aware of such means of egress even though it is visible. The 2000 edition of NFPA 101^®, Life Safety Code^® 7.5.2.2 states “Exit access and exit doors shall be designed and arranged to be clearly recognizable”.