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Key Business Issues
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Emergency Egress and Exit Routes
Support a quick and safe exit
of your building during an emergency
The events of 9/11 have led to a greater focus on exit route markings
and safety. This has also led to the increasing use of photoluminescent
signs and exit pathway markings. The main reason is that photolum signs
continue to remain visible even in electrical “lights-out” conditions.
Emergency Evacuation Marking
Clearly mark emergency
evacuation routes and exits.
Make Your Own Egress Signs
BBP®31 Sign & Label Printer
features 2-touch printing and can
print labels from ½” to 4” wide.
CustomGlowEvacuationMaps
Print your evacuation maps on
clear acetate and it glows in the
dark. Contact Brady for more
information.
Luminous egress path markings shall be required in most new and existing buildings having
occupied floors located more than 75 feet above fire department vehicle access:
•All steps shall have a solid and continuous stripe applied for the full length.
•All handrails shall be marked with a solid and continuous stripe for the entire length.
•Doors through which occupants must pass shall be provided with luminous markings
complying with sections 1027.6.1 – 1027.6.3.
•Photoluminescent or other luminous UL 924 listed exit signs shall be installed in
accordance with section 411.7 (exit marking).
RegulatedbyOSHA:CFR1910.33–39
•Every exit must be marked by a clearly visible sign with the word
EXIT in plainly legible letters at least 6 inches high and with
at least 3/4” stroke width.
•Exit signs shall be illuminated either by internal or external
means by a “reliable” light source giving a value of not less
than 5 foot-candles on the illuminated surface.
•When the way to an exit is not readily apparent, signs or markings
similar to exit signs shall be provided which also provide directional
information. Where arrows are used, they shall be obvious as to the
direction of the exit.
•Any door, passage or stairway that is not an exit but looks as though
it could be an exit must be marked with a sign reading “NOT AN EXIT”.
•An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace
and available to employees for review.
NFPA101-2000TheLifeSafetyCode
• An employer who is in compliance with the Life Safety Code is also deemed
to be in compliance with the corresponding OSHA section requirements.
2012 International Building Code:
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