Cal. Civ. Code § 56-A
Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels
Operative Text
§ 56-a. Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels. On each floor of every hotel or motel having two or more stories where the rooms or suites are connected by an interior hallway there shall be posted by each stairway, elevator or other means of egress a printed scale floor plan of the particular story, which shall show all means of egress, clearly labeling those to be used in case of fire. Such signs shall be posted in other conspicuous areas throughout the building. Said floor plan shall be no smaller than eight inches by ten inches and shall be posted in such a manner that it cannot be readily removed.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 56-A, every hotel or motel with two or more stories and interior hallways must display printed floor plans on each floor near stairways, elevators, and other exits. These plans must be at least eight inches by ten inches, show all means of egress, and clearly identify which exits to use in a fire. The signs must also appear in other conspicuous areas throughout the building and must be mounted in a way that prevents easy removal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multi-story hotels or motels subject to N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 56-A generally ensure that scaled floor plans meeting the minimum eight-by-ten-inch size requirement are posted at every stairway, elevator, and exit point on each floor, as well as in additional prominent locations throughout the property. Compliant operators verify that fire-egress routes are clearly labeled on each plan and that the postings are secured in a manner that resists casual removal. Routine property inspections typically include checking that all required floor plans remain in place, legible, and up to date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and residents in hotels or motels covered by N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 56-A have an interest in knowing that properly posted egress floor plans are a legal requirement, not merely a courtesy. If these signs appear to be missing, damaged, or inadequate, that observation can be reported to local building or fire code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help individuals understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 56-A.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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