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Pathway Marking and Photoluminescent Products Standards, Regulations and Information
Designation Title Description

ASTM  E 2072–00

Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings

Standard addressing minimum photopic (luminance) requirements for photoluminescent safety markings

ASTM E 2073–00

Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent Markings

Test Method for Photopic Luminaance of Photoluminescent Markings

ASTM E 2030–02

Guide for recommended uses of photoluminescent safety markings

Guide for recommended where photoluminescent pathway marking systems and signage should be installed

NFPA 101

Life Safety Code 101

7.10 – Markings means of egress
7.10.1.2 – Exits 7.10.1.5 – Floor Proximity exit signs 7.10.1.6 – Floor proximity egress path markings
7.10.2 – Directions signs
7.10.7.2 – Photoluminescent exit signs A
7.10.7.2 – Photoluminescent exit signs
13.4.7.4.2 – Floor proximity exit signs
13.4.7.4.3 – Floor proximity egress path markings

NFPA 101B

Life Safety Code 101B

Sections 3–10.1.5,3–10.1.6

NFPA 5000

International Building Code

Sections 12.10.1.5, 12.10.1.6

NFPA 170

NFPA 170 Fire Safty Symbols

Requirement of Fire safety Signage

UL

UL 924

Standard for emergency lighting & power equipment

2003 IBC

International  Building Code

Section 411.7 Special Amusement Buildings (low level exit signs) Section 1011 Exit Signs

2000 IBC

International Building Code

Section 1003.2.10

1999 BOCA

National Building Code

Section 1023

1999 Standard Building Code

Standard Building Code

Section 1016.3

1997 UBC

Uniform Building Code

Section 1003.2.8; 10007.2.7; 1007.6.2

UFC

UFC 3–600–01

Design: fire protection engineering for facilities

OSHA

OSHA 1910.37

Means of Egress

CSFM

California State Fire Marshal Building Materials Listing program

Listing No. 6200–1617:100
Exit Signs 09/03

City of Los Angeles Approval

City of Los Angeles Approval

Research Report 25531 (CSI #16530)

1998 California Building Code

High & Low Level Exit Sign Regulations

1003.2.8 – Exit Signs
1007.2.7 – Amusement Building Exit Markings
1007.2.8 & 1007.2.9 – Group A, Floor Level Exit Signs & Path Marking
1007.3.12 – Group E, Floor Level Exit Signs
1007.5.13 – Group I, Floor Level Exit Signs
1007.6.2a & 1007.6.2.1a – Group R Div. 1, Floor Level Exit Signs & Path Marking

1998 California Fire Code

California Fire Code

Section 1211 – Means of egress illumination
Section 1212 – Means of egress illumination
Section 3214 – Exit Signs for temporary Membrane Structure, Tens, Canopies
Section 4110 – Exit illumination in winery cave
Section 4111 – Exit Signs in winery caves

State of California Statutes and Regulations

State of California Statutes and Regulations

Health & Safety Sections – 13143 & 17920.8 Title 24, Part Two, Sections 1007.2.7; 1007.2.8;1007.2.9;1007.3.12; 1007.5.13; 1007.6.2a; 1007.6.2.1a

ICC Evaluation Service

ES Report #ER–6040

ES Report #ER-6040

Land based Codes & Standards

 

 

GSA Facilities Standards 7.8 Means of Egress

7.8 Means of egress

In addition to NFPA 101, stair treads shall incorporate photoluminescent paint or photoluminescent adhesive strips that should be applied to stair tread.

Executive Order

Executive Order #13123

Section 101. Federal Gov. shall significantly improve its energy management in order to save taxpayer dollars.

DOD Unifies Facilities Criteria 3–600–01

Unified Facilities Criteria

Section 2–5.2.2 – Photoluminescent exit signs and egress path marking is permitted only where provided with a reliable external illumination source providing minimum 5 FT candles of unfiltered fluorescent light.

New York Local Law #26

New York Law #26

Retroactive provisions of recently enacted local law 26/04 regarding installation of photoluminescent  markings and additional signage where egress path is not clear