Numerous building owners find it difficult to determine what type of signing is best to affordably remain compliant with local building code regulations. An abundance of available options makes it even harder to make a decision. The traditional choice of incandescent lighted identifiers has been abandoned for many years due to the introduction of self-luminous [...]
Tag Archives: photoluminescent exit signs
Tritium Exit Signs Do Not Last As Long As Photoluminescent Signs
by GloBrite System on October 5, 2012 in Tritium vs. Photoluminescent
Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Frequently Asked Questions
by Egress_Systems on January 16, 2012 in Emergency Exit Signs, Fire Safety & Egress Signs, Floor Safety Signs
Approximately ten years ago, photoluminescent safety products didn’t offer the brightness or burn time necessary during prolonged, low visibility evacuations. Today, these problems have been corrected, and luminescent exit signage is quickly becoming the signage of choice for building owners worldwide. If you are considering implementing luminescent signs, but you wish to know more about [...]
Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Six Reasons why they should be Implemented
by Egress_Systems on November 23, 2011 in GloBrite System News and Events
Self-luminous safety products have achieved major advancements since they first entered the market. From exit signs to egress stripes, products that were once faintly lit for a short period of time now exhibit superior brightness and burn time. If your building contains electrical or tritium exit signage, below are six reasons to replace it with [...]
Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Frequently Asked Questions
by Egress_Systems on September 30, 2011 in Fire Safety & Egress Signs
In recent years, improvements in the burn time and luminance of photoluminescent signage have made it preferable to electric signage concerning fire and evacuation safety. For many building owners, electrical exit signage is out and luminescent signage is in—a decision that can also save money. If you are thinking about implementing new signs at your [...]
Four Photoluminescent Evacuation Products that Improve Building Safety
by GbsAdmin on February 2, 2011 in Fire Safety & Egress Signs
In the movies, fire evacuations are often portrayed as they happen in real life: with evacuees stumbling down stairwells in search of an exit, some of them dying from smoke inhalation as the fire rages on. It’s an ugly picture, but it’s one that could happen in your building if you don’t take the right [...]
Aluminum Exit Signs – Which Type of Aluminum Sign is Best?
by Green Exit Signs on October 11, 2010 in Fire Safety & Egress Signs
Many building owners prefer aluminum exit signs for their durability. But there’s more to an exit sign than how durable it is or how brightly it glows. You also need to consider how much it costs to operate over its lifespan, especially if your building requires multiple signs. Today, most U.S. commercial buildings contain the [...]
Choosing the Best Illuminated Exit Sign
by Green Exit Signs on August 22, 2010 in Emergency Exit Signs
Photoluminescent Exit Signs vs. Tritium Signs There are two reasons to choose an illuminated exit sign over an electrical exit sign: it costs less to operate, and it offers greater safety in the event of emergency evacuations. In terms of cost savings, an illuminated exit sign—also known as a luminescent exit sign—is superior to electrical signs [...]
Finding the Best Glow in the Dark Exit Sign on the Market
by Green Exit Signs on August 21, 2010 in Emergency Exit Signs
In years past, building owners had little choice about what type of exit sign they used in their buildings. But today, at least five types of exit signs are widely purchased: incandescent signs, compact fluorescent signs, LED signs, Tritium signs, and photoluminescent signs. As in years past, most commercial and residential R1 buildings in the [...]
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