5th Jul 2024
In emergency situations, especially during power outages or in low light conditions, having clear and visible signage can be critical for the safety of individuals. That's where photoluminescent emergency exit signs come into play. These innovative signs offer a reliable and efficient solution for guiding people toward exits and ensuring a swift and orderly evacuation. This blog will explore the benefits of photoluminescent emergency exit signs and how they can help people evacuate in low-light conditions.
When emergencies strike, such as fires, earthquakes, or power failures, it is crucial to have clear evacuation pathways and exit signs that remain visible even in low-light situations. Traditional exit signs rely on electricity to remain lit, making them ineffective during power outages. This is where photoluminescent emergency exit signs prove to be a reliable and efficient solution.
Photoluminescent technology is based on the principle of absorbing and storing light energy from ambient sources and then releasing it as a glow when the lights go out. Photoluminescent materials are typically made of phosphors that possess the unique ability to absorb and emit light. These materials charge quickly under normal lighting conditions and emit light gradually over an extended period.
Photoluminescent exit signs provide enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. The emitted glow is bright and easily distinguishable, ensuring that people can swiftly locate exit routes and emergency exits.
Unlike traditional exit signs, photoluminescent signs do not rely on electricity to remain illuminated. This makes them highly reliable during power failures or any situation where electricity is unavailable.
Photoluminescent materials have a prolonged glowing capability, making them highly durable and long-lasting. They can remain illuminated for hours after being exposed to ambient light, ensuring continuous visibility throughout an evacuation process.
Photoluminescent exit signs are eco-friendly as they do not consume electricity. They reduce energy consumption and contribute to a greener environment, aligning with sustainable practices.
In Canada, building codes and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants. Photoluminescent emergency exit signs meet the requirements set by Canadian codes and regulations, making them a suitable choice for contractors and building owners. They adhere to the guidelines established by organizations such as the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
To ensure safety in emergency situations, it's crucial to have exit signs that meet code compliance. That's why all exit signs must be ULC S572 certified, which guarantees they've gone through rigorous testing and will perform when needed the most.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was enacted on June 13, 2005, to ensure accessibility standards that benefit all Ontarians. The ultimate goal is to achieve inclusivity and equal access for individuals with disabilities concerning goods, services, facilities, employment opportunities, accommodation options, as well as buildings' structures and premises by January 1st, 2025.
To further reinforce this commitment towards accessibility acts in Ontario, the new Building Code regulations were amended accordingly via Ontario Regulation 368/13 dated December 27th,2013 which made it mandatory for businesses to comply with updated standards reflecting a higher degree of accessibility requirements. These amendments came into effect from January 1st, 2015, onwards, providing ample preparation time frames for those concerned.
Installing photoluminescent exit signs is a straightforward process. They can be easily mounted on walls, doors, or ceilings using adhesive or screws. It is essential to ensure proper placement for maximum visibility.
Maintenance of photoluminescent exit signs is minimal. Regular cleaning with non-abrasive materials and keeping the signs free from obstructions are typically sufficient to maintain their effectiveness.
Photoluminescent exit signs offer cost savings over time. They eliminate the need for electrical connections, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility costs. Additionally, their long lifespan minimizes replacement and maintenance expenses.
By installing photoluminescent emergency exit signs, contractors in Canada can contribute to the safety and well-being of building occupants. These signs provide clear guidance during emergencies, reduce panic, and facilitate a swift and organized evacuation process. They instill confidence in occupants and ensure their peace of mind.
Product feature of Ecoglo Standard Series Photoluminescent Exit Sign System available at Tactile Solution Canada
Photoluminescent emergency exit signs offer a reliable and efficient solution for guiding people during evacuations, especially in low-light conditions. With their increased visibility, independence from electrical power, and compliance with Canadian codes, these signs are an excellent choice for contractors in Canada. By prioritizing safety and incorporating photoluminescent technology, contractors can create safer environments for building occupants. Tactile Solution Canada is your go-to solution provider for photoluminescent exit signs. Discover our range of Ecoglo photoluminescent exit signs today and make your facility smartly accessible.
Yes, photoluminescent exit signs are suitable for a wide range of buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Photoluminescent exit signs have minimal maintenance requirements. Regular cleaning and keeping them free from obstructions are usually sufficient.
Are photoluminescent exit signs compliant with Canadian building codes?
Yes, photoluminescent exit signs meet the requirements set by Canadian building codes and regulations, ensuring their suitability for use in Canada.
Photoluminescent exit signs can remain illuminated for 70 hours after 1 hour of 54 lux charging, ensuring visibility during an evacuation.
No, photoluminescent exit signs do not require any electrical connections. They operate independently, making them highly reliable during power outages.
15th Aug 2019
Effective January 2016 the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities act requires new accessibility standards for public spaces including new laws on tactile walking surface indicators. Compliance Solutions Canada is your top Canadian source for tactile walking surface indicators TWSI’s (also known as detectable warning plates). TWSI’s are mandatory on all new and repaired depressed curb sidewalks in Ontario and Compliance Solutions Canada offers a variety of products to ensure your project is compliant.
Tactile walking surface indicators are seen on street corners, intended to be detectable underfoot when walking or with a cane. They alert those with low or no vision of potential hazards such as moving vehicular traffic. Compliance Solutions Canada provides a wide variety of construction compliant tactile walking surface indicators.
Compliance Solutions Canada carries Advantage tactile systems, Armor-Tile, Access Tile, EON and ELAN code compliant tactile walking surface indicators.
Advantage tactile systems offers stainless steel TWSI’s that have integral stamped slip resistant micro texture, can be powder coated, available in different sizes and colours, and can be surface applied or cast in place. Compliance Solutions Canada also offers the Advantage One Domes/Bars or Plates that are either individual domes/bars that are drilled and adhered into the ground or plate format that will be fastened down to the floor. A favorite among the architectural community, these stylish domes/bars or plates are aesthetically pleasing and comply with all code requirements.
Engineered to outlast the sidewalk, the Advantage Cast Iron Plates are a long-lasting TWSI products that are all strong enough to withstand the abuse of heavy equipment such as snow plows, fork lifts and other construction vehicles and are ideal for northern climates and high traffic areas. They are designed to be permanently embedded into concrete and lower your maintenance and product life cycle costs, all while complying with AODA, CSA, ISO, provincial and national building codes.
Compliance Solutions Canada’s Access Tiles TWSI’s are made of engineered polymer composites, reinforced with fiberglass and has integral colour with combined proven polymer processing and material technologies with innovative and intelligent design features to create the ultimate in detectable warning tiles. Maximized efficiencies in manufacturing, materials sourcing and product specifications deliver the most cost-effective solution in the industry. Access Tile meets the most recent AODA, CSA, ISO, provincial and national building codes. Compliance Solutions Canada offers Access Tiles replaceable cast in place tiles and Access Tiles surface applied tiles.
Compliance Solutions Canada’s replaceable cast in place tile is the easiest and fastest installation in the industry requiring no concrete demolition and needing only a single fastening device. The Access Tile surface applied tiles are engineered to successfully upgrade any existing surface to comply with AODA and provincially mandated detectable warning guidelines.
Compliance Solutions Canada’s Armor Tile offers a selection of Fully AODA/CSA/ISO and OBC compliant detectable warning tactile system products for transit platforms, multi-modal transit centers, curb ramps, stairwells, escalator approaches, pedestrian crossings, parking areas, reflecting pools, and building entrances.
Armor-Tile has an exceptional wear resistance factor meaning a longer tile life and greater cost effectiveness outperforming all other tactile warning systems. Compliance Solutions Canada offers various Armor Tile tactile products such as Cast In Place tiles that install in minutes for new construction. Armor Tile also offers Surface Applied tiles engineered to retrofit any existing surface to comply with AODA/CSA/ISO and OBC requirements. Armor Tile Modular Paver Tiles are high strength modular tactile tiles that can be dry laid on compacted fill or set in a grout bed or dry Pac. The Replaceable Herculite Tiles with a herculite polymer composite allows for replaceability and installs in minutes to meet code requirements.
Compliance Solutions Canada’s ELAN Tile porcelain tactile indicators provide porcelain tiles with domes or bars. The Elan porcelain tactile bars and domes are ideal and versatile for any application. These products offer attention indicators (truncated domes) for warning and tactile direction indicators for way finding. Compliance Solutions Canada’s Elan Tile porcelain tactile indicatorsare perfect for businesses that design and construct the finest commercial, institutional and public environments.
Compliance Solutions Canada’s EON Tiles are a category leader in quality and a contemporary look and finish. EON Tile is suitable for a variety of applications such as airports, railway stations, shopping centers, department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, schools, swimming pools, community centers, banks or most high traffic environments. Compliance Solutions Canada’s EON Tile products(include) polymer tile with domes or bars.
Compliance Solutions Canada is your one stop shop to ensure your project is completely compliant and up to date with provincial codes and regulations. With our wide variety of tactile walking surface indicators, you can get your construction job done with ease knowing Compliance Solutions Canada is your reliable source
