Exit signs.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-5-505.13
in effect14X-5-505.13 Exit signs.
Exit signs must comply with Section 1013 of the Chicago Building Code.
Exceptions:
1. Existing exit signs lettered "STAIRS" or "STAIRWAY" may remain at locations where a "STAIR" sign is required by the Chicago Building Code.
2. Existing exit signs installed prior to December 31, 1960, and otherwise required to be lettered "STAIR," may be lettered "EXIT."
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2676031Fetched: 10/24/2026