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aliases:
  - ibc-1009
title: SECTION 1009---ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS
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  - topic/construction/electrical
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# SECTION 1009---ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS

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## 1009.6 Areas of refuge.

Every required area of refuge
shall be accessible from the space it serves
by an accessible means of egress.

### 1009.6.5 Two-way communication.

Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system
complying with Sections [[#1009.8.1 System requirements.|1009.8.1]]
and [[#1009.8.2 Directions.|1009.8.2]].

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## 1009.8 Two-way communication.

A two-way communication system
complying with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2
shall be provided at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators
on each accessible floor that is one or more stories above or below
the level of exit discharge.

> [!important] Exceptions:
> 1. Two-way communication systems are not required
> at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators
> where the two-way communication system is provided
> within areas of refuge in accordance with
> [[#1009.6.5 Two-way communication.|Section 1009.6.5.]]
>
> 2. Two-way communication systems are not required
> on floors provided with ramps
> conforming to the provisions of Section 1012.
>
> 3. Two-way communication systems are not required
> at the landings serving only service elevators
> that are not designated as part of the accessible means of egress
> or serve as part of the required accessible route into a facility.
>
> 4. Two-way communication systems are not required
> at the landings serving only freight elevators.
>
> 5. Two-way communication systems are not required
> at the landing serving a private residence elevator.
>
> 6. Two-way communication systems are not required
> in Group I-2 or I-3 facilities.

### 1009.8.1 System requirements.

Two-way communication systems shall provide communication
between each required location and the fire command center
or a central control point location approved by the fire department.
Where the central control point is not a constantly attended location,
the two-way communication system
shall have timed, automatic telephone dial-out capability
that provides two-way communication
with an approved supervising station or emergency services.
The two-way communication system
shall include both audible and visible signals.
Systems shall be listed in accordance with UL 2525
and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.

### 1009.8.2 Directions.

Directions for the use of the two-way communication system,
instructions for summoning assistance
via the two-way communication system
and written identification of the location
shall be posted adjacent to the two-way communication system.
Signage shall comply with the ICC A117.1 requirements for visual characters.

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