As you are aware nfpa 101 was modified by the nfpa in 1973 to include an exception to the size of the lettering.
Exit light dimensions.
It states that each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route and each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading exit additional requirements include the following.
Exit signs must be properly illuminated by a reliable light source with a minimum of 5 foot candles on the illuminated surface.
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The occupational health and safety administration controls the standards for emergency lighting in the united states.
The following information should help your company building owners and whoever is responsible for exit sign requirement oversight become completely aware of exit sign size requirements.
Existing externally illuminated exit signs having the word exit in plainly visible letters not less than 4 1 2 inches high in existing buildings other than in places of assembly may be continued in use.