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Section 8.8.3.1 of NFPA Standard 130 is hereby amended to read as follows:

8.8.3.1 In case of an emergency a means shall be provided to allow passengers to safely board the vehicle (rescue train) from a walk surface or other suitable area under the supervision of authorized employees. Emergency lighting facilities shall be provided such that the level of illumination of the means of egress confirms to the level of illumination determined necessary by the authority having jurisdiction or with the following:

(1) A minimum average illumination level of 10 lx (0.93 ft-candle), measured at the floor level adjacent to each interior door, with each interior door providing access to an exterior door (such as a door opening into a vestibule) or other emergency egress facility

(2) A minimum average illumination level of 10 lx (0.93 ft-candle), measured 610 mm (24 in.) above floor level along the center of each aisle and passageway

(3) A minimum illumination level of 1 lx (0.093 ft-candle), measured 610 mm (24 in.) above floor level at any point along the center of each aisle and passageway

(Ord. 6115 § 1, 2013.)