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General Principles for Installing Photoluminescent Guidance System


When it comes to making the facility hazard-free for the general public, one name that comes in the forefront is the photoluminescent guidance system.  The guidance system provides access for sight-impaired consumers. The guidance system provides building occupants with consistent, coherent information so that they can vacate the place at the time of an emergency. Before instilling the tactile system, contractors have to ensure they comply with all the required code standards. All the tactile indicators must meet the AODA guidelines and building codes. Also, the tactile indicators must meet all the national, regional, and provincial code standards.
photoluminescent guidance system
Apart from the code standards, contractors have to follow general guidelines to avoid any deviations from the standards. When installing photoluminescent tactile indicators, contractors must ensure they are eco-friendly and non-radioactive. They should be placed in a continuous and unbroken manner along the escape routes of the buildings. This will help the occupants to find the final exit point of the escape route quickly. Here are the general principles contractors must follow before installing photoluminescent tactile indicators.

Visual Reinforcement:

Photoluminescent directional indicators and exit signs should be placed in such a way to provide consistency and continuity of information.  The design should meet the frequency of signs and indicators based on the building geometry, occupants characteristics, and risk in the building. The tactile indicators must be color compliant. They should have a safety color, which is usually green/yellow to make the surrounding accessible to visually impaired.
tactile warning strips

Location:

Before installing tactile warning strips, contractors must take the area of application into account. Contractors can install photoluminescent indicators at mid-floor height or close to ceilings. They should be placed in such a way to ensure visual reinforcement.  As far as the exit signs are concerned, contractors can install them at door openings to exits, door openings to corridors, and door servings as horizontal.

Maintenance:

In addition to the installation instructions, contractors have to maintain the emergency exit signs and photoluminescent indicators continuously. Regular cleaning is required to remove built-up dirt and objects on the tactile strips to ensure compliance with the code standards. Also, contractors must get one thing right that photoluminescent indicators will perform even after the UV exposure or exposure to moisture. To improve the life of tactile indicators, contractors have to follow maintenance guidelines.

In addition to the above principles, contractors must follow design basics and installation procedures to meet the project requirements. Contractors must plan out the installation procedure beforehand to avoid any errors at the later stage.

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