American Permalight® supports architects, builders, and code officials in navigating photoluminescent building safety requirements with confidence. Our extensive line of UL 924 and UL 1994 listed photoluminescent signs and egress path markings meets national and local code requirements for safe building egress.
Photoluminescent EXIT Signs for Architects
Photoluminescent EXIT Signs can typically be specified in:
Div. 26 5300
Exit Signs
Div. 10 1443
Photoluminescent
Exit Signs
Div. 10 4500
Photoluminescent
Exit Specialties
American Permalight® offers non-electrical, non-radioactive EXIT signs that are easy to install and maintenance-free. Available in a variety of designs, our EXIT signs are UL 924 listed for both high-location and floor-proximity use in the United States and Canada.
Code Compliances
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code
- NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code
- OSHA 1910.37(b)(6)
- The Joint Commission (TJC)
Unlike tritium-based, self-luminous EXIT signs, American Permalight®‘s signs do not carry an expiration date and are free of radioactive materials.
Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings
Div. 10 1443
Photoluminescent [Luminous]
Egress Path Markings
Div. 10 4500
Photoluminescent
Exit Specialties
Div. 10 4600
Luminous Egress
Path Markings
Div. 05 5500
Photoluminescent
Metal Stair Nosing
American Permalight® egress path markings are UL 1994 listed and designed for activation by LED or fluorescent lighting. Our systems include:
- Step edge markings
- Landing markings
- Floor- and wall-mounted perimeter demarcation lines
- Handrail markings
- Obstacle markings
- Directional and emergency exit symbol signage
- Door hardware and frame markings
- Floor identification signage
Products are also tested for slip resistance to UL 410, and many models satisfy requirements under California Building Code Chapter 11B for striping for the visually impaired.
IBC/IFC Code Requirements for Egress Path Markings
Section 1024 (2009/2012 IBC) and Section 1025 (2015/2018 IBC) require luminous markings in high-rise buildings with occupied floors more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department access. These codes apply to occupancy types A, B, E, I, M, and R-1.
Code-mandated marking locations include:
- Horizontal leading edge of steps
- Leading edge and perimeter of landings
- Handrails and door hardware
- Perimeter demarcation lines(floor or wall-mounted)
- Obstacles protruding into the egress path
- Door frames and exit doors
- Floor identification signs
NYC Code Requirements
American Permalight® also offers solutions that comply with New York City Local Law 141 and Local Law 26, including:
- Photoluminescent aluminum strips, tapes, nosings, and signs with NYC-required labeling
- NYC Local Law 141 and 26
- Door exit symbols and custom-made floor identification signage with NYC required labeling
Resources
Need detailed specifications, product data sheets, or shop drawings? Visit our Resources page to download:
- UL Certificates
- Product Data Sheets
- Code Specification Documents
- Installation Instructions
Or contact us directly at (310) 891-0924