About Glo Brite®

1. What is Glo Brite®?

   Glo Brite® is a non-toxic, non-radioactive photoluminescent compound produced in a thin gauge film. Utilizing a new generation photoluminescent technology, the Glo Brite® film is designed to absorb and store energy from normal, ambient fluorescent light, and is immediately visible in the event of a blackout.

2. Does Glo Brite® use electricity?

   No. The photoluminescent Glo Brite® film and all of the components of the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System are completely NON-electric, and require only exposure to ambient fluorescent light to charge. There are also no internal parts to burn out in any of the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System components, making them 100% reliable while also saving on energy costs.

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About the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System

1. What is the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System?

   The Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System is a comprehensive suite of photoluminescent components that are designed to provide buildings with an extensive, photoluminescent low-level emergency egress route. The Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System provides 100% reliability while offering considerable savings in energy costs.

2. What components make up the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System?

   Safety is the #1 reason to properly install a photoluminescent directional system for evacuation purposes in case of a power failure or smoky conditions. To that end, the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System currently contains seven components that are essential to a low-level emergency egress system. Each of these components is designed to glow in complete darkness after exposure to ambient fluorescent light.

   • Glo Brite® Exit Signs are Next Generation photoluminescent exit signs that are non-toxic, non-radioactive, maintenance-free for 25+ years, and require no electric power.
   • Glo Brite® Egress Pathway Strips are durable aluminum extrusions with inset photoluminescent tape that clearly mark low-level egress routes on handrails, stairs and walls.
   • Glo Brite® Tape is an adhesive backed photoluminescent film for marking a safe, illuminated evacuation path.
   • Glo Brite® Dots and Arrows are adhesive backed photoluminescent film directional indicators that offer an endless variety of applications.
   • Glo Brite® Stripe Tape is photoluminescent striping tape that is perfect for marking columns and other obstructions that may be hazardous during an emergency evacuation.
   • Glo Brite® Safety Track is non-skid, mineral-coated photoluminescent tape that provides a highly visible, non-slip surface during blackout conditions.
   • Glo Brite® Safety Signage includes a wide array of photoluminescent safety and emergency signs that reduce the potential risk of panic during an emergency evacuation.

3. Why is the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System superior to other choices available today?

   An emergency egress system needs to be safe and reliable, or lives could be lost. A properly installed system should also help save on energy costs. The Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System provides a comprehensive photoluminescent directional system that is 100% reliable for evacuation purposes in case of a power failure or smoky conditions. In the event of a blackout, the Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System provides an instantly visible emergency evacuation route. And, because no electricity is used, and our System is maintenance-free, there are considerable cost savings.

When it comes to peace of mind, it all adds up:

Safety + 100% Reliability + Energy Savings = The Glo Brite® Safety Guidance System

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About Glo Brite® Exit Signs

1. How can Glo Brite® Exit Signs work without electricity?

   Glo Brite® Exit Signs use next generation photoluminescent technology that allows the signs to absorb and store energy from ambient florescent light. In the event of an emergency such as blackout or smoky conditions Glo Brite® Exit Signs are immediately visible.

2. Why are Glo Brite® Exit Signs reliable?

   Reliability has been the #1 safety issue with conventional emergency exit signs. Problems with maintenance and bulb failure are typical with electric signs. Glo Brite® Exit Signs are 100% reliable because they have no internal lights to burn out and are virtually maintenance-free for 25+ years.

3. Are Glo Brite® Exit Signs radioactive?

   No, unlike other non-electric signage available today Glo Brite® Exit Signs are non-radioactive and non-toxic.

4. Do Glo Brite® Exit Signs have any special requirements for installation?

   Because Glo Brite® Exit Signs use no electricity they can be installed in almost every high or low location, and without the typically expensive hassle that comes with installing electric signs. Simply follow local building and fire codes for location requirements and make sure your Glo Brite® Exit Sign have 54 lux of fluorescent light on the sign face during building occupancy. Then, go hang your Glo Brite® Exit Signs. It's as simple as that!

5. Are Glo Brite® Exit Signs listed to the UL 924 Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment?

   Yes. Glo Brite® Exit Signs are listed by ITS Intertek Services which issues their ETL logo. Our listing number is 3011292. UL develops standards that can then be used by any nationally recognized testing laboratory for compliance to that standard. ETL has completed all of the testing and Glo Brite® Exit Signs have been found to conform to the UL 924 standard. This also puts Glo Brite® Exit Signs in compliance with NFPA Life Safety Code 101 and most local building codes. Glo Brite® Exit Signs also comply with the ICBO, IBC, UBC, BOCA, SBCCI and ICC building codes.

6. Are Glo Brite® Exit Signs available in any other photoluminescent color than High Visibility Green?

   No, exit sign illumination should be High Visibility Green for good reason. In general, building codes address color as to whether illumination should be green or red. The problem with red light is that the human eye has trouble seeing the color red from a distance, or when the line of sight has been obstructed by smoke. The green spectrum has much higher visibility and readability. The color green is also associated with the mental instruction to GO, much like at a traffic light. Green illumination makes for a much safer and more reliable sign. We do, however, offer our metal sign housing in Black, Red or Green.

7. How long will Glo Brite® Exit Signs last?

   Glo Brite® Exit Signs are built to last! Because there are no internal replacement parts, Glo Brite® Exit Signs will be virtually maintenance-free for 25+ years. Our unique photoluminescent material will also not degrade when exposed to UV light, and allows consistent, uniform illumination across the sign face. Glo Brite® Exit Signs are also explosion-proof, and can be used in sensitive areas that require explosion-proof exit signs.

8. Can Glo Brite® Exit Signs save on energy dollars?

   Absolutely! There are more than 100 million exit signs in building across the U.S., operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is estimated that the U.S. spends $1 Billion to operate these signs. By using Glo Brite® Exit Signs, U.S. companies could save millions of dollars per year in energy and maintenance costs!

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