Photoluminescent Signs & Products in Charlotte, NC
Exit path markings play a critical role in any fire and life safety system, growing in importance in larger, more complex buildings. Effective, highly visible signage helps guests, employees and tenants move through a building safely and reliably in an emergency. When lighting fails, you can’t rely on standard signage dependent on power source-based illumination to help people get to safety.
In these instances, photoluminescent signage — signs that glow in the dark — can still guide occupants toward exits and other safe locations. By working with the Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing team, you can bring that extra layer of safety to your buildings — to say nothing of their benefits in less-dire circumstances.
Photoluminescent signs and other photoluminescent products work simply. The glowing part of a photoluminescent sign is made of materials that store energy in response to light exposure. These same materials release that stored energy in the absence of light, allowing them to remain visible when all other lighting has failed and visible signage is most vital.
Photoluminescent emergency signage can be built to adhere to all fire codes and other guiding regulations, such as National Fire Protection Association standards and common insurance requirements. Photoluminescent products that make it onto Underwriters Laboratories listings are guaranteed to produce light for a minimum of 30 minutes, with some exceeding 24 hours even in complete blackout conditions.
Photoluminescent signage varies in form and usage scenarios; between adhesive rolls, aluminum strips, photoluminescent placards and many other products, you can thoroughly guide occupants through a building in even the harshest circumstances.
Benefits of Photoluminescent Signage for Charlotte Buildings
Photoluminescent signage offers benefits in a blackout that can’t be matched by other signage, but even without that, there are many benefits to using these products for high-visibility signage:
Easy installation: These products are designed to be easy to install in a vast assortment of situations and locations, with no or minimal tools or expertise necessary.
No power necessary: As long as your signs are located somewhere they can absorb light, they’re set to work.
Low maintenance: The only maintenance necessary to keep your photoluminescent signage working in top condition is dusting.
No testing or inspection necessary: No particular inspection or testing procedure is required for installed photoluminescent signage. You also won’t need to jump through hoops for disposal or replacement.
Long service life: There are no moving parts, electricity, or other sources of wear and tear on photoluminescent signage. As long as the material continues to work, the sign works — and the material can last for decades in most circumstances.
Areas Where Photoluminescent Signage Can Be Helpful
Photoluminescent signage is valuable anywhere in your building when you’re planning for emergencies, but in particular, you may want to focus on:
Stairwells and other difficult-to-navigate areas with no windows
Any designated or natural exit routes or areas of high traffic in an emergency
Places in your building with changing elevation, such as stairs or ramps
Any area with treacherous footing, such as frequently slippery floors
Trust Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing for Photoluminescent Products in Rock Hill, SC & Charlotte, NC
When it’s time to figure out emergency exit path markings for your building in Charlotte, NC, make sure you’re working with premium products from Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing. We’ll help you assess your options and install egress products that meet or exceed all relevant standards and regulations, or we’ll go beyond requirements if you have more stringent emergency routing in mind.
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