Building Code Clause F6 - Visibility in escape routes
- Abbreviation
- NZBC F6
- Valid from
- 31/10/2008
- Information provider
- Parliamentary Counsel Office
- Information type
- Legislation
- Format
Description
Building Code Clause F6 Visibility in escape routes, is about safety features for escape routes during failure of the main lighting. This clause ensures specified features in escape routes must be made reasonably visible during failure of main lighting. It applies to buildings in specific risk groups and particular locations in buildings (such as areas where dangerous machinery is installed, or any part of an escape route designed for use at any time by more than 250 people). It ensures systems for visibility operate within given percentages of their design levels and within given timeframes.