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Tritium Exit Signs: Are they as Dangerous as People Say?
Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by keith.
If you asked someone to hold a box that contained radioactive material that was sealed in a shockproof case, chances are that they would refuse and move as far away from the box as possible. But if you told someone that an exit sign was powered by radioactive material that was contained in a shockproof case, chances are that they wouldn’t think twice about passing beneath it.
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Photoluminescent Exit Signs: How Cost Effective are they?
Posted on 17. Jul, 2010 by keith.
When you think about the energy efficiency of a building, the energy efficiency of its exit signs probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Compared to other building elements, such as interior lighting and HVAC components, exit signs use little electricity. But they do use enough to make a noticeable difference in your annual electric bill when you replace inefficient exit signs with efficient ones.
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IBC and IFC Building Codes: Their Role in Energy Efficiency
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by keith.
The International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) typically aren’t thought of as impacting a building’s energy efficiency. But they do support energy efficient design by requiring commercial and residential R1 buildings that contain occupancy at above 75 feet from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to implement photoluminescent egress markings in their vertical exit enclosures and exit passageways.