Photoluminescent requirements per 2009 IBC / 2009 IFC

Occupancy types 

A = Assembly (gathering places for civic, social or religious functions)

B = Business (bank, civic administration, professional services)

E = Educational (through 12th grade)

I = Institutional (places where people are cared for, ranging from hospitals, assisted living to prisons)

M = Mercantile (display of merchandise, e.g. department stores)

R1 = Residential (hotels, motels)

Steps

luminous marking applied to
horizontal leading edge

Landings

luminous marking consistent
with step marking

Handrails

luminous marking

on top of handrails

Perimeter demarcation

luminous demarcation lines

Obstacles

within the egress path

Doors

door frames
door hardware

Directional Signs

Floor Identification Signs