Usually, exiting a building doesn’t take much cogitation. But the time people visit a new place or under emergency conditions, looking for a safe exit path can be very stressful and difficult. Therefore, contractors should install emergency exit signs that take egress stress out of every situation.
Contractors and building managers should understand that exit signs play a vital role as they help people make their way to the parking lot after a day of shopping or looking for the right safe passage in an emergency.
But if you are new in the construction industry, you might not know the following some important things about emergency exit signs.
No battery required
Most photoluminescent emergency exit signs do not require batteries or backup power, unlike traditional exit signs requiring batteries and wires. Instead, photoluminescent exit signs use the surrounding light source to gain a charge. Once fully charged, a luminescent exit sign can consistently provide bright light for hours.
No maintenance required
Photoluminescent exit signs require batteries and do not require any maintenance. On the other hand, wired or power-backup emergency lighting systems need regular inspection.
Photoluminescent exit signs involve only a simple-visual inspection to ensure no obstruction and are still exposed to the light source.
Always visible
As photoluminescent signs do not depend on batteries or power, there is no need to switch on them. When placed in darkness, they automatically glow brightly. Moreover, the light-emitting from the photoluminescent exit sign doesn’t cast shadows, ensuring the sign is easily visible.
Cost-Effective
Photoluminescent exit signs are the visibly better choice for building safety, and they are the more cost-effective choice over traditional exit signs. Luminescent exit signs do not require an expensive installation performed by an electrician and eliminate maintenance and inspection costs.
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