In today’s society, safety at the workplace is of paramount importance. We are being trained that at any time, we can experience a natural or terrorist driven disaster. How will your employees safely evacuate your building during an emergency when there are no lights, or when smoke obscures the exits?

A photoluminescent emergency evacuation system is the answer to this question. Photoluminescent systems enable the building occupants to safely see the corridors and exits as they “light up” or “glow” when sudden darkness occurs. This type of signage can be architecturally incorporated into your existing office spaces and will only standout during a blackout condition.

National Visual Systems offers signage for your emergency evacuation system using Permalight technology, a world leader in photoluminescent materials design and standards writing. We have designed and installed this type of system for the Federal government and we can design and install a photoluminescent evacuation system for your building too.

Egress & Low Location Exit Path Markings
These markings are used to outline the exit doorways, stairwell treads and corridors so that personnel can safely and calmly move from their office to the exits. They are preferably installed in low location, either on the floor or within 18 inches of the floor, to remain visible underneath smoke during a fire scenario. These items can also be used to mark valves and other maintenance facilities for ease of view during emergency conditions.

Exit Signs
Of crucial importance to the emergency evacuation system are the signs that indicate the way out of the building. These signs must be able to “glow” for extended periods of time. National Visual Systems offers EXIT signs in acrylic and silk screened styles which have been approved by strict UL924 standards. They comply with NFPA101-Life Safety Code and NFPA 5000, as well as IBC International Building Code.

Emergency Evacuation Plan Signs
These signs provide orientation information and direct the public to the exits or stairwells for egress out of the building.

Stairwell Landing Signs
These signs provide the public information including, what floor they are on and on which floor they should exit the stairwell for egress out of the building.