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Guiding the path to safety
Photoluminescent emergency egress markings/tapes absorb and store energy from ambient light (requires 54 LUX or 5-ft candles of fluorescent light to charge material for 60 minutes). In the event of an emergency involving blackout or smoke-laden conditions, the photoluminescent product is immediately visible, providing a safe, intuitive, illuminated evacuation path. Requiring no power source, photoluminescent products can be installed easily in any location (ambient light source required).
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) investigation of the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers yielded 31 recommendations to improve the safety of high-rise structures and emergency responses. One of the recommended changes was to add photoluminescent exit path markings within the emergency escape stairwell enclosures of buildings. This was noted in the NIST report as aiding and accelerating the occupant evacuation of the buildings prior to collapse.
A National Research Council of Canada researcher has been officially recognized for helping to improve safety in buildings across Canada and around the world. In June 2007, Dr. Guylène Proulx received a Public Service Award of Excellence for her landmark studies on smoke alarms, photoluminescent material (PLM), and human behaviour during emergencies.In the aftermath of September 11th, Dr. Proulx was invited to study the evacuation process. "We asked survivors if the PLM had been useful," she says. "At least one-third of people said they had noticed the PLM in the stairwells and that it was reassuring to know they were going the right way." Today, PLM systems are required in all high-rise office buildings in New York City.
Overview
Heskins is one of Americas largest manufacturer of non-slip tape and floor marking materials, With operations in the US and the UK they have the capability to manufacture unique, specialty tapes to the highest standard with constant effort into research and development.
DIN 67510 and ISO standards have led to the classification of photoluminescent materials into four main classes A, B, C & D. Heskins high quality glow in the dark egress tape, 8152 ( premium ) is our best performer, with a C classification, which means from first activation, it will take 1800 minutes ( 30 hours ) to reach 0.32 mcd/m2..
Our Partner in Safety
SAFETY
- Non-hazardous - therefore won’t endanger you, your staff, or your guests. In addition, these signs eliminate the hazard associated with electrical failure as they do not require any electrical connections.
- Exceeds ASTM 2072 - meets international codes including the NFPA Life Safety Code 101,
- International Fire Code and the International Building Code 2015.
- Maximum Reliability and Effectiveness - Our photoluminescent egress markings do more than meet code, they ensure your facility is prepared for the worst case scenario. These markings are inherently safer and build resiliency into your safety systems. These markings will illuminate the without fail when called upon.
COST EFFICIENT
- Low installation costs - Our photoluminescent egress markings does not requires any electrical wiring nor connections. They are extremely simply and cost effective to install.
- Energy Efficient - Because photoluminescent egress markings absorb and recycle light energy from within the building and does not require an additional source of electricity these markings increases safety in darkness without an increase in building energy consumption.
BENEFITS
