Building owners have two basic choices for installing self luminous exit signs throughout a structure: Tritium and Photoluminescent. A self luminous identifier uses either a reaction of Tritium gas with a phosphor coated tube or phosphorescence to emit light. Phosphorescence involves the absorption, storage, and remittance of energy photons to generate illumination. Identifiers with radioactive [...]
Tag Archives: Self luminous egress lighting
Self Luminous Egress Lighting: Its Advantages over Backup Lighting
Self luminous safety products are required by the majority of large U.S. commercial and residential buildings. In particular, photoluminescent egress markings are required in their egress paths, even when they contain backup lights. Backup lighting, one of the oldest emergency egress solutions, has documented drawbacks, which is why self-luminous egress lighting is increasingly becoming a [...]
Self Illuminating Exit Signs: A Cost Comparison
For many companies, self illuminating building equipment is a viable cost saving option. For example, implementing non-electric exit signage can reduce and eliminate certain expenses. Today, two types of non-electric safety signs are sought for their cost effectiveness: Tritium exit signs, which are powered by radioactive capsules; and photoluminescent exit signs, which are powered by [...]
Self Powered Exit Signs: Why are they Better than Electrical Signs?
Today, energy efficiency is a mandatory aspect of financial and environmental awareness for responsible companies—a fact that leads many companies to pursue self sustaining power solutions. On a commercial level, these solutions include solar powered technologies, optimal use of natural lighting, and non-electrical building equipment. Among the latter type of solutions, luminescent exit signage is [...]
Non Electrical Exit Signs: Why Have Them in Your Building?
Energy efficiency allows companies to slash utility expenses while supporting the environment. To help accomplish these goals, some companies replace electrical equipment with non electrical equipment. For example, implementing electricity-free exit signage can reduce electricity expense, and discourage carbon emission. If your company uses electric exit signs, replacing them with non electrical exit signs could [...]
Glow in the Dark Exit Signs: Frequently Asked Questions
Building owners can choose between two types of exit signs: electric signs, and electricity-free signs that glow. In the past, only electrical signage was available. But today, electricity-free signage is the option of choice. When a building is dark, each type of signage performs the same. But non-electric exit signage is more cost-effective. Below, we [...]
Emergency Exit Lighting: Frequently Asked Questions
What would happen if your building experienced an emergency evacuation? Would your occupants reach an exit in a timely fashion? Several things affect evacuation time, such as evacuation planning, luminous egress markings, and emergency egress lighting. Below, we answer frequently asked questions about emergency exit lighting, a safety measure that some buildings rely on too [...]
- Building Fire Escape Signs: Why Should You Ensure Safety Code Compliance?
- Self Illuminating Exit Signs: A Cost Comparison
- OSHA Lighting Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
- Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Frequently Asked Questions
- OSHA Lighting Standards for Emergency Egress Lighting
- Photoluminescent Exit Signs Create Reliable, Safe Evacuation Routes
- Cost Effective Egress Markings are Made Simple with Photoluminescent Evacuation Products
- Photoluminescent Markings Create Safe Evacuation Routes
- Photoluminescent Products Lead the Way in Building Safety
- Do Photoluminescent Exit Signs Compare To Tritium Exit Signs?
Featured Products
GloBrite® Ecō Exit™ PM 100
Non-electric and easy to install, the GloBrite® Ecō Exit™ PM 100 is the only non-radioactive, zero energy and zero maintenance photoluminescent safety sign on the market...
AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, CUSTOMERS
