We’ve all seen them in the various buildings we either enter or reside in daily and have probably not put too much thought into their purpose. They identify the floor level, exit direction, and other important aspects needed for building evacuations. Fire safety signs are required to be installed in every sized building by the [...]
Archive | December, 2010
Indicate the Safest Egress Route with Correctly Placed Emergency Exit Symbols
Application of luminous stripes to areas such as exit doors, landing areas, steps, handrails, and obstacles are not the only requirement laid out by IBC and IFC policies. Another very important piece of a well designed egress system in a building is emergency exit identification. Signs that identify floor levels, fire safety information, and exit [...]
Floor Identification Signs: Why are Placement and Design Compliance So Important?
Luminous floor identification signs offer critical information that is vital to egress safety within a building. These signs have specific requirements that have been defined by IBC and IFC regulations. Some pertain to the information included on the sign, while others cover colors and sizes of text used to convey floor level data to occupants. [...]
Demarcation Lines Create a Safe Evacuation Path for Building Occupants
Demarcation lines are one of the most important methods for ensuring occupant safety in a building. Luminous marking strips may be applied to walls, stairs, doors, and other items to outline landing areas for better egress flow during a low-visibility emergency situation. The IBC and IFC regulate the placement of luminous striping on these items [...]
Building & Fire Codes Developed By the ICC Provide Standard Safety Practices for Building Owners in America
Two sets of codes developed by the International Code Council regulate building and fire safety in an occupied building. The first set is commonly referred to as the International Building Code (IBC). These policies standardize safety precautions in buildings being constructed. A second set of policies labeled as the International Fire Code (IFC) applies to [...]
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