1910.37(k)

Locked exit doors are not permitted.

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November 4, 1993

 MEMORANDUM FOR:     ROGER CLARK, DIRECTOR
                     DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
 
 FROM:               LINDA R. ANKU
                     REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
 
 SUBJECT:            LOCKED EXITS IN 1910 SUBPART E, RE:  CHANGES TO SOURCE
                     NATIONAL CONSENSUS STANDARD