§ 35-9-504 — Exits to be unobstructed; stairways to be lighted

All such metallic, iron or fireproof ladders or stair fire
escapes, stairways, hallways or means of egress, mentioned or
described in this act, shall at all times be kept free from any
obstruction, in good repair and ready for use; and at night, or
where lights are necessary in the daytime, a red light shall be
provided with the words inscribed thereon "FIRE ESCAPE".
Provided, that on all hotel, theater, school and hospital
buildings, two (2) or more stories in height, said stairways
shall extend from each floor of said building to the ground and
shall not be less than three (3) feet wide; the risers of said
stairs shall not be greater than eight (8) inches, and the
treads not less than ten (10) inches wide; and the platform not
less than three (3) feet wide, and in all cases the full width
of the stairs. All such stairs shall have proper guard rails not
less than twenty-eight (28) inches high. Where tubing is used
for guard rails they shall be not more than ten (10) inches
apart; and where balusters are used they shall be not more than
six (6) inches apart.