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Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 1. General Physical Conditions and Structures Orders
Article 2. Standard Specifications
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§3224. Headroom.


Exits shall be so designed and maintained as to provide adequate headroom, but in no case shall the ceiling height nor any projection from the ceiling be less than 7 feet from the floor, except doorways (See Section 3235) and stairways (See Section 3231). (Title 24, Part 2, Section 3304(c).)

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 6-20-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 25).

2. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29).

3. Amendment filed 5-26-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 22). Approved by State Building Standards Commission 1-24-83.

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