Existing refers to what condition on the date the edition takes effect?

• A. That which is already in existence on the date this edition of the Code goes into effect.
• B. That which is planned for construction in the following year.
• C. That which must be replaced within six months.
• D. That which is not yet established in law.

Answer: (A)

Existing means what is already in existence on the date this edition of the Code goes into effect. This distinction lets the Life Safety Code apply differently to facilities that were standing before the edition began versus any new work that happens after that date. A building that existed at the effective date can continue under the provisions for existing facilities, while new construction or additions must comply with current requirements. Plans for construction in the following year aren’t considered existing, and other timing or legal-status ideas don’t define the term in this code context.