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A photoluminescent safety sign is an internal display made of special material. This material absorbs natural or ambient light through a photoluminescent process. The light is then stored, causing the display to glow in the dark.

Unlike traditional emergency signs, the photoluminescent sign itself does not require electricity. Instead, it can be “charged” by an external light source of at least 54 lux. On average, these signs take 60 minutes to fully charge.

Once fully charged, a photoluminescent safety sign will emit highly visible light for at least 90 minutes.

These displays are important because they can improve a building’s exit path marking system.

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In an emergency, staff and visitors will rely on the signs in the building to direct them to the correct exit. In the event of a power outage, your photoluminescent safety signs will make the evacuation process smoother. Even in the event of a power outage, people in your building can easily see the photoluminescent exit signs.

In addition, installing these displays will give you peace of mind that your evacuation plan is supported by the proper tools.

Depending on when your facility was built, you may already have electric emergency exit signs and lighting installed. If this is the case, you may be wondering if it’s worth switching to photoluminescent safety signs ……

Rest assured, it is.

Here are 5 benefits of purchasing photoluminescent emergency displays for your building

1) Photoluminescent signs can reduce operating costs

Traditional electric exit signs come with many costs, such as ……

• Hiring an electrician to install them
• Paying the monthly electricity bill
• Replacing the battery backup system
• One of the benefits of installing photoluminescent safety signs is that you can reduce these costs.

As mentioned above, these displays do not require additional electricity. Because they work by absorbing available light, they are a cost-effective alternative to traditional electronic signs.

In addition, installation is both quick and easy, so you don’t need to hire outside help to install your new sign. Once you have the right tools, you or your staff can set up the sign in minutes!

2) Photoluminescent signs are reliable

In an emergency, you want to make sure there is enough light to guide people safely. Unfortunately, electric signs aren’t always reliable, especially during power outages.

If the sign is old or needs to be replaced with a backup battery system, the display may not be clearly visible.

However, photoluminescent safety signs provide a reliable source of illumination regardless of conditions. In fact, these displays have been proven to work even in conditions where smoke is difficult to see.

In addition, photoluminescent exit signs have a longer life than incandescent, LED, and tritium exit signs. On average, photoluminescent displays can last 25 years before you need to replace them.

3) Photoluminescent signs require little to no maintenance

One of the drawbacks of electronic signs is that they require regular maintenance. In addition to being costly, it is also inconvenient.

This is another way in which photoluminescent safety signs have an advantage.

• No battery backup test
• Short recharge time
• No fragile parts
• While you should clean signs often to remove dirt and debris, they require no other maintenance. When sign maintenance is reduced, your staff can focus on more important tasks.

4) Photoluminescent signs are code compliant

Some companies are hesitant to switch to photoluminescent safety signs due to code issues. However, another benefit of these displays is that they are code compliant. In fact, they meet the same standards as electronic exit signs.

As long as you order your displays from a reputable sign dealer and install them properly, you can ensure that your new photoluminescent signs meet code requirements.

These include the following:

• NFPA 101® Life Safety Code®
• International Building Code®
• International Fire Code®
• UL 924
• Of course, it’s always best to consult with an expert to make sure your new signage also meets local and state regulations.

5) Photoluminescent signs can help you qualify for LEED points.

Finally, photoluminescent safety signs are also a “green” alternative to traditional emergency exit signs. They can reduce energy consumption and reduce the carbon footprint of your building.

They can even help you qualify for LEED points.

Typically, the addition of photoluminescent signage applies to 2 LEED credits.

• Energy and Atmosphere
• Innovation and Design
• Depending on how your sign is made, you can also earn points related to material and resource credit categories.

Also, don’t be afraid if you’re wary of photoluminescent signage because it’s made of unfamiliar material. It’s a safe choice. These displays are non-toxic and non-radioactive. In addition, they do not require any special treatment. All you need to do is install them!