{"title":"Egress Path Marking","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhotoluminescent marking for the exit path. It charges under the building's normal lighting and stays visible when that lighting fails, so it needs no power, no wiring and no batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIBC and IFC Section 1025 call for luminous egress path markings in high-rise buildings, meaning an occupied floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, in Groups A, B, E, I-1, M and R-1. The marking goes in interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways. Whether a particular building is covered, and under which code edition, is a question for the authority having jurisdiction. \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#system-components\"\u003ePhotoluminescent egress systems\u003c\/a\u003e sets out what a marked stairway includes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew York City\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York City accepts only egress marking approved by the Department of Buildings' Material and Equipment Acceptance division, and Reference Standard RS 6-1 wants the MEA number and Brightness Rating printed on each piece. The MEA printed tape on this page carries that printing. Nothing else here does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection 1025.4 accepts material listed to \u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#ul-1994\"\u003eUL 1994\u003c\/a\u003e or tested to a modified ASTM E2072, so a UL listing is one route rather than a requirement. Specifiers writing a spec section for this work often ask for a slip resistance listing on step edges as well. Check the listings stated on each product rather than assuming the category carries them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"safety-track-3450-photoluminescent-anti-slip-grit-tape","title":"Photoluminescent Anti-Slip Grit Tape for Stair Nosings","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhotoluminescent marking for the luminous egress path. It charges under the building's normal lighting and stays visible when that lighting fails, which is why it needs no power and no wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIBC and IFC Section 1025 call for luminous egress path markings in high-rise buildings, meaning an occupied floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, in Groups A, B, E, I-1, M and R-1. The marking goes in interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways. Whether your building is covered, and under which edition, is a question for the authority having jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the step-edge product. Section 1025.2.1 wants a solid continuous stripe on the leading edge of every step, running the full length of the step. It is tape applied at the step edge, not a fabricated nosing, and the mineral grit is there to keep that edge slip resistant underfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Track 3450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlow \/ photoluminescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the standards mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1025.4 accepts material listed to UL 1994 or tested to a modified ASTM E2072. A UL 1994 listing is one route rather than a requirement, though it is the advantaged one: the code waives its 1 inch minimum stripe width only for outlining stripes listed to UL 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe performance the code asks for is measurable. Under the modified ASTM E2072 in Section 1025.4 the marking is charged by 1 footcandle of fluorescent light for 60 minutes, and must then read at least 30 millicandelas per square metre after 10 minutes in darkness and at least 5 after 90 minutes. Section 1025.5 requires that charging light to stay on continuously while the building is occupied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#high-rise-requirements\"\u003eIBC Section 1025\u003c\/a\u003e is the requirement, and it applies to high-rise buildings only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#ul-1994\"\u003eUL 1994\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the two compliance paths Section 1025.4 accepts. The other, ASTM E2072, is a test method rather than a listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#performance-criteria\"\u003ePhotoluminescent performance\u003c\/a\u003e covers charge time and how long a marking stays visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/nfpa-101\"\u003eNFPA 101\u003c\/a\u003e carries its own luminous marking provisions, related but not identical in scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jessup Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"1\"x60' - 12 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954347851953,"sku":"3450-1","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"x60' - 6 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954347884721,"sku":"3450-2","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"x60' - 4 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954347917489,"sku":"3450-3","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"x60' - 3 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954347950257,"sku":"3450-4","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"x60' - 2 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954347983025,"sku":"3450-6","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\"x60' - 1 roll\/case","offer_id":47954348015793,"sku":"3450-12","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/5269\/4961\/files\/0_f0440402-bcf7-4bbd-a237-8177a8d4da8b.webp?v=1789975236"},{"product_id":"glo-brite-50f-mea-printed-egress-marking-tape","title":"MEA Printed Photoluminescent Egress Marking Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhotoluminescent marking for the luminous egress path. It charges under the building's normal lighting and stays visible when that lighting fails, which is why it needs no power and no wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIBC and IFC Section 1025 call for luminous egress path markings in high-rise buildings, meaning an occupied floor more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, in Groups A, B, E, I-1, M and R-1. The marking goes in interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways. Whether your building is covered, and under which edition, is a question for the authority having jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew York City\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere New York City's Reference Standard RS 6-1 governs the installation, the markings must be identified by an approved agency and carry that approval number and a Brightness Rating printed on each piece. Jessup states this product meets New York City Construction Code MEA No. 241-05-M. Under that standard building owners also inspect the markings every twelve months and repair anything missing, damaged or worn, including pieces whose label has rubbed off. Confirm the approval route that applies with the authority having jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlo Brite 50F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotoluminescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted photoluminescent film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM E2072, MEA 241-05-M, NYC RS 6-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the standards mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection 1025.4 accepts material listed to UL 1994 or tested to a modified ASTM E2072. A UL 1994 listing is one route rather than a requirement, though it is the advantaged one: the code waives its 1 inch minimum stripe width only for outlining stripes listed to UL 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe performance the code asks for is measurable. Under the modified ASTM E2072 in Section 1025.4 the marking is charged by 1 footcandle of fluorescent light for 60 minutes, and must then read at least 30 millicandelas per square metre after 10 minutes in darkness and at least 5 after 90 minutes. Section 1025.5 requires that charging light to stay on continuously while the building is occupied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#high-rise-requirements\"\u003eIBC Section 1025\u003c\/a\u003e is the requirement, and it applies to high-rise buildings only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#ul-1994\"\u003eUL 1994\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the two compliance paths Section 1025.4 accepts. The other, ASTM E2072, is a test method rather than a listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#system-components\"\u003eEgress path components\u003c\/a\u003e lists what a marked stairway has to include.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/photoluminescent-systems#testing-maintenance\"\u003eInspection and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e covers the annual check New York City requires of building owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/building-codes-standards\/emergency-life-safety\/nfpa-101\"\u003eNFPA 101\u003c\/a\u003e carries its own luminous marking provisions, related but not identical in scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jessup Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"1\" X 100' - 12 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954348277937,"sku":"50F-1","price":2061.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" X 100' - 6 rolls\/case","offer_id":47954348310705,"sku":"50F-2","price":2061.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/5269\/4961\/files\/0_4f75b206-c60c-457d-8d54-b1a9f5348cdb.webp?v=1789975241"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.usmadesupply.com\/collections\/egress-path-marking.oembed","provider":"US Made Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}