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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recognized the International Code Council’s 2009 IFC - International Fire Code as an alternate compliance option for means of egress in its Occupational Safety and Health Standards. ICC – International Code Council petitioned the federal agency, asking for its International Fire Code to be recognized as a way for an employer to demonstrate compliance with the OSHA Exit Routes and Emergency Management (formerly called Means of Egress) requirements.
In jurisdictions where the 2009 International Fire Code is enforced, employers whose buildings have been inspected and approved can use that approval to demonstrate compliance with OSHA requirements (Sec 1910, Subpart E). In Section 4604.22, the 2009 IFC requires the retroactive installation of Luminous Egress Path Markings in staircases of high-rise buildings. American PERMALIGHT, Inc. offers the matching product range.
PERMALIGHT® UL1994-listed Egress Path Markings
ICC News Release
In an effort to reduce maintenance costs of the battery powered emergency egress guidance system on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA evaluated a more cost efficient photoluminescent system with regards to effectiveness, reliability and durability.
American Permalight's photoluminescent high performance PVC complies with all of the stringent NASA requirements and was accepted for the installation on the ISS.
Our PVC product with a luminance of 600/90 mcd /sqm. was processed into circular discs in different sizes that were then installed using a long-duration adhesive.The markers were placed around the hatch ways of Node 1, Node 2, Node 3, the U.S. Lab and Permanent Multipurpose Module and enable crew members to identify the egress path in sudden darkness and during a power blackout.
The installation of further markers for modules of international partners is planned before the end of the year.
New foam Bumper Guard Type S1
American PERMALIGHT® is introducing its new Type S1 Bumper Guard: 2-7/8 in. wide x 13/16-in. thick x 39-3/8 in. long. This flat foamy bumper comes with a strong adhesive backing and easily applies to clean, dust-free flat surfaces. Use the alerting yellow-black bumper on equipment, machinery, shelves to protect your employees from injury. Protect your corridor walls by preventing push carts from bumping into the drywall. Protect car doors by softening columns in parking garages. S1 is replacing the former S-bumper that will be discontinued. This brings PERMALIGHT®'s bumper product line to 9 different shapes plus 3 different color combinations, including glow-in-the-dark and daylight fluorescent.
New P100 Facilities Standard published by GSA
GSA – General Services Administration published its new P100 Facilities Standard for the Public Buildings Service, which establishes design standards and criteria for new buildings, repairs & alterations, and modernizations for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA).
Exit signs (described on Page 208 in Section 6.8 Interior Lighting Technologies) must meet the requirements in NFPA 101 and must be energy efficient and environmentally friendly products, such as photoluminescent type. American PERMALIGHT, Inc.’s photoluminescent UL924-listed EXIT signs are NFPA101-compliant and therefore fulfill the P100 requirements. Tritium (self-luminous radioactive) exit signs must not be installed.
Exit Stair Path Markings and Identification Signs (described on Pages 238 & 239 in Section 7.4 Means of Egress) shall also comply with NFPA 101 plus special P100 requirements. American PERMALIGHT, Inc.’s UL1994-listed egress path marking product line fulfills the NFPA 101- and the special P100 requirements.
For detailed information, download the entire document here: http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/2010_P100_Final.pdf and contact American PERMALIGHT, Inc.
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