Fires, storms or earthquakes can quickly knock out power. If the lighting systems fail, powerful photoluminescent pigments in Visible Safety™ signs and directional markers produce immediate safety lighting. High performance photoluminescent (HPPL) signs and markers are non-electric, environmentally safe and when charged under normal lighting conditions are visible for over to 10 hours in total darkness. When placed low to the ground, egress through smoke filled conditions is greatly improved. 
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'Glows' Immediately following a black out
Following the terrorist attacks on the World trade Center, New York City (1993) and the subsequent failure of the emergency back-up lighting systems, photoluminescent safety way guidance systems were promptly installed in all stairwells. The World Trade Center disaster in 2001 further highlighted the need for photoluminescent markers and directional signs in high-rise buildings. By July 2006,  the new Local Law 26 in New York City will require that all commercial high-rise buildings (75 feet or higher) be fully equiped with photluminescent signs and stair markers.

As photoluminescent (PL) safety products become a recognized solution for "failsafe" emergency egress lighting, numerous municipalities including federal, state and regulatory agencies suvch as the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), have followed suit and are studying or have implemented the use of PL wayfinding systems. 

Safety codes in many European countries have long required PL safety signs in buildings, ships and other facilities. With a proven track record, changing building codes and increased safety awareness, many distinguished facilities across North America have already installed PL wayfinding systems.       

" if your lighting system fails, you won't be left in the dark".

• PL Evacuation Maps offer building occupants immediate instructions regarding emergency evacuation during power failures. Economy, high design aluminum or custom sized casements are available.
  
  
• PL Floor Disks and Markers are manufactured using rigid aluminum substrates. Anti-slip stair tread markers offer additional safety. With a powerful 'afterglow' and durable ceramic-like surface; PL path markers delineate egress routes in buildings, trains or ships and meet all respective code requirements.
  
  
• PL Fire Safety Signs are manufactured using 'high performance' materials and fire retardant sign substrates. Hundreds of code compliant safety signage for the transportation and facility sectors are available, including IMO, APTA and EXIT signs.  Custom signage requests are readily available.
  
  
• PL Ceramic Tiles for floor or wall markings are available for indoor / outdoor applications.
  
  
• Custom Orders:  signs, markers, safety treads or thin film composites

With self-activation immediately following a power failure, only advanced photoluminescent products deliver safety lighting with unquestionable reliability. Non-electric and reliable for over 20 years, photoluminescent products instantly release stored light energy during a blackout and recharge themselves in minutes once power is restored. Advanced strontium based photoluminescent products provide over 8 hours of visibility when fully charged. 

Rising smoke during a fire can obscure directional signs and bright emergency lights can hinder visibility in smoke filled rooms. Low level PL Directional Markers and PL Signs direct building occupants to safety in smoke and darkness (studies).

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