Glow in the Dark Exit Signs

Federal, state, and local building and fire code regulations require the installation of exit signs at all egress points and demonstrating the route to all egress points in any commercial building. These signs must provide guidance from any area of the facility where people work to the nearest exit pathway and that leads to an outside exit.

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Until recent times, this meant the installation of lighted electrical exit signs that were tied into the building’s electrical system. Installing electrical exit signs is costly; labor and supply costs for electrical work are not cheap. If more than one exit sign needs to be installed, these costs multiply.

From both a new construction and retrofit standpoint, electrical exit signs are a costly investment. The maintenance on electrical exit signs continues for years, batteries must be maintained and replaced and after 8 years a new electrical exit sign will be needed.

Luckily, there is a non-electrical exit sign solution that eliminates both installation and maintenance costs. In the last 20 years, two types of non-electric illuminated emergency exit signs have been developed. These signs are UL 924 listed, making them compliant for use in the United States and Canada. Read through this article to determine which type of glow in the dark exit sign is right for your application. They can be used instead of electrical exit signs with no worry of code compliance.

The two types of glow in the dark exit signs are:

• Photoluminescent Exit Signs

• Self-Luminous Exit Signs

Which Type Of Glow In The Dark Exit Sign Is Right For Me?

Knowing which type of glow in the dark exit sign to choose is simple, it comes down to the availability of light. Photoluminescent exit signs require a small amount of light to be available upon the face of the sign at all times while the building is occupied so they are perfect for indoor commercial applications such as offices, apartments, and schools.

If light is not available, choose a self-luminous exit sign that continuously glows without need for light, electricity, or any other power source. Self-luminous exit signs can also be used outdoors and in extreme environments. Read on for more information about both types of signs.

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Photoluminescent Exit Signs:

Photoluminescent signs absorb light and then release that light and glow in dark conditions. After just 1 hour of charging from the general lighting in a room or hallway, photoluminescent glow in the dark exit signs will glow for at least minutes from the light that is stored within the material. If you ever had a glow-in-the-dark watch, or toy as a child, this is the same idea. These signs are totally maintenance free and last up to 25 years.

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This type of glow in the dark exit sign is suitable for indoor commercial use. The general lighting systems of almost all commercial buildings will easily provide the amount of light needed to adequately charge a photoluminescent exit sign.

Photoluminescent glow in the dark exit signs are available in both single sided and double sided models and they come in a variety of colors and designs. The most popular designs are red or green letters with a glowing background.

Photoluminescent glow in the dark exit signs are UL 924 Listed and can be used throughout the United States and Canada instead of electrical exit signs with no worry of compliance. If you have an issue getting your glow in the dark exit sign approved by your building or fire code inspector let us know and we can help you get the sign approved.

Self-Luminous Exit Signs:

Self-luminous exit signs glow continuously for 10 to 20 years, no electricity needed, no batteries to replace! Completely universal, eliminate the electrician!

Self-Luminous exit signs are powered by tritium, a form of hydrogen gas, which naturally glows in the dark. The gas is contained within a tube; much like neon gas is contained within a sealed tube.

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Because the tritium gas glows green, these signs are only available with green letters on either a red, green, black, or white background. Green letters are compliant throughout the United States and Canada.

These self-luminous signs will last for up to 20 years, depending upon the model, without maintenance. If you will own and operate your facility for more than 10 years, choose a 20 year model so that after 10 years you do not have to replace all the self-luminous exit signs throughout the facility.

Feel free to install self luminous exit signs indoors and outdoors. They can withstand rain, sleet, and snow.

Advantages of Glow in the Dark Signs

The big advantage of photoluminescent and self-luminous signs is in cost savings:

• No electrical costs whatsoever in maintaining your exit sign compliance.
• No need to run electrical lines to signs.
• No maintenance labor costs.
• No maintenance parts inventory.
• Longer lifespan means lower replacement costs.

Photoluminescent exit signs are a non-electrical, UL Listed, and code compliant. Save money and improve efficiency by purchasing a glow in the dark exit sign

Significant fiscal savings comes as a result of installing glow in the dark exit signs. Money is not the only thing that is saved, but lives can be saved as well; you will have the security of knowing that your system will continue working, with no maintenance, for years. This will provide employees and building occupants with the necessary safety to leave the building in case of an emergency or power outage.

Both photoluminescent and self-luminous glow in the dark exit signs actually exceed regulatory requirements for exit signs. Instead of remaining illuminated for 90 minutes after power loss, photoluminescent signs will remain lighted for three to four hours. That’s after only one hour of charging, whereas battery backup electrically powered exit signs need 24 hours to fully recharge. The self-luminous signs exceed this same requirement by 10 to 20 years, as they are permanently illuminated, and will glow in the dark until the half-life of the tritium is over.

For companies which are trying to “go green”, these signs have zero power consumption, making them the “greenest” option you can have. Whatever your need may be, self-luminous exit signs are an efficient, reliable, and cod compliant choice.

By Jonathan Carter