Active Safety Wins California 'Flex Your Power' Award (doc)

LEED Green Buildings Glow-in-the-Dark with new Exit Signs (pdf)

Architects and Engineers Give Green Light to Photoluminescent Exit Signs

Most of the USA's 100 million electrically powered exit signs use between 2 and 40 watts of power and contain batteries and circuit boards that are now recognized as hazardous "universal wastes."  An increasing number of new and refurbishment building projects are 'glowing in the dark' with  Photoluminescent exit signs that are powered from nearby area lighting and are constructed of non-hazardous recyclable materials. Continued

Taking A Look at Photoluminescent Systems

"Code changes, new laws and better technology have accelerated the adoption of photoluminescent systems", by James Piper, Ph.D. A recent FacilitiesNet magazine article that overviews the current status of photoluminescent technology in building safety systems. Continued

US Dept of Energy Report:

Photoluminescent Exit Signs are 'Best Available Technology' (pdf)

Overview of New York City Law 26:
Photoluminescent Pathway Markings for Highrise

An article from Buildings Magazine by Geoffrey Peckham originally published in December 2005. This comprehensive survey of product requirements provides architects and engineers with detailed design information. Worth a read if you are installing egress marking systems in New York.