PHOTOLUMINESCENT WALL SYSTEM

Designed to assist in emergency evacuation, the photoluminescent system utilises high output photoluminescent technology for its light source. The system also incorporates tactile indicators which have a distinctive shape to indicate the location of the nearest fire exit, and is located on walls at waist height so that children, wheel-chair users and adults can reach it - a must for all escape route marking. And because it does not rely on conventional visual signage, it conforms to the Disability Discrimination Act.

Unlike the electroluminescent system, no electrical supply is required for this system, just natural or artificial light and is therefore very cost effective. In a situation where there is a loss of power, the system will glow brightly for a period in excess of one hour.

The tactile indicators show the location of the nearest emergency exit, giving visually impaired and blind people more confidence in finding their way out of a building in an emergency evacuation. They are also of benefit to normal sighted people in smoky or dark conditions when disorientation might take hold.

If you are a Building Manager and responsible for the safe evacuation of all building users, including those who might be visually impaired or blind, you have now found a fire safety product which allows blind and visually impaired people to take more responsibility for themselves, reducing the reliance on other people for assistance. Not only does this system provide an effective evacuation measure for visually disabled people, it also demonstrates a clear commitment to the health and safety of all building users.

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The photoluminescent wall system for buildings comprises of three basic elements:

• The carrier extrusion
• Tactile indicators
• Photoluminescent light source

The carrier extrusion is available in a variety of colours and sections to match existing décor, from a simple utilitarian form to ornate dado rails.

The tactile indicators are very simple to understand.

The wedge shape suggests you are going towards or away from the nearest exit. If your hand or fingers glide over the rising surface of the wedge, you are moving towards the nearest exit.

A set of three bumps indicates a change in direction is required. Place your back to the wall and walk forwards to either the fire exit or more directional wayguidance system.

The system is available as a self-assembly modular kit which is easy to install or it can also be ordered as a bespoke system. The carrier extrusion is available in a variety of colours and sections to match existing décor, from a simple utilitarian form to ornate dado rails.

In conditions of reduced visibility, door edge marking is an effective enhancement to wall mounted escape path marking. The system, without the tactile cues, is affixed around the door for enhanced orientation, as shown below.

Technical Specification

Activation Time
Requires natural or artificial light to make the photoluminescent material glow in the dark.

Uniformity of Luminance
The nature of the design provides uniform luminance along its length. Extra luminance can be provided by means of additional photoluminescent strip outlining the fire exit door.

Construction
External components are self-extinguishing within 30 seconds.

Materials

Performance
High visibility in darkness. Material charged by exposure to natural or artificial light. Self-rechargeable an unlimited number of times. Non-toxic, non-radioactive, contains no lead or phosphorous and presents no health or environmental hazards.

PSPA Classification Class D

Wall fixings