SECTION 26 5213

PHOTOLUMINESCENT EXIT SIGNS

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PART 1	 GENERAL

1.1	SUMMARY

A.	Section Includes:
1.	Photoluminescent [ceiling] [over-door] [floor level] [____] exit signs.

B.	Related Sections:
1.	Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
2.	Section 10 1443 - Photoluminescent (Luminous) Egress Path Markings.
3.	Section [26 5200] [16 520]: Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs.

1.2	REFERENCES

A.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 - Life Safety Code.

B.	Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - 924 - Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

1.3	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Provide exit signs in accordance with [NFPA 101.] [Building Code.] [Fire Code.]

1.4	SUBMITTALS

A.	Submittals for Review:
1.	Shop Drawings: Indicate exit sign locations, mounting heights, and attachments.
2.	Product Data: Include product description, materials, finishes, and performance characteristics.
3.	Samples: One full size exit sign. [Sample will be returned for installation on project.]

1.5	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A.	Store exit signs in a dry location until installed.

1.6	WARRANTIES

A.	Provide manufacturer’s limited warranty:
1.	Signs and markings installed in interior locations: 25 years.
2.	Signs and markings installed in exterior locations: 3 years.

PART 2	PRODUCTS

2.1	MANUFACTURERS

A.	Contract Documents are based on products by ADDLight ).

B.	Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

2.2	MANUFACTURED UNITS

A.	Photoluminescent Exit Signs: 
1.	Description:
a.	Sign face, frames, and mounting brackets: Aluminum, minimum 60 percent post-consumer recycled content.
b.	Sign face: Aluminum sheet with photoluminescent markings.
c.	Absorb and store energy from ambient light, not requiring external power supply, lamps, LED’s or batteries.
d.	Non-toxic, non-radioactive.
e.	High-visibility illumination.
f.	Free from vinyl and polyvinyl chloride compounds.
g.	Manufactured using low-VOC inks and coatings.
h.	UL approved for use in interior locations with fluorescent lighting.
i.	Tested and listed to UL 924.
2.	Background color of sign face: [Green.] [Red.] [Black.]
3.	Frame type: [Aluminum framed, [standard profile] [low profile] type.] [Unframed.] [As indicated in Schedule at end of Section.] [As indicated on Drawings.]
4.	Frame finish: [Clear anodized] [Black].
5.	Sign type: [One sided.] [Two sided.] [As indicated in Schedule at end of Section.] [As indicated on Drawings.]
6.	Mounting type: [Wall.] [Ceiling.] [Projected.] [As indicated in Schedule at end of Section.] [As indicated on Drawings.]
7.	Mounting brackets: Manufacturer’s standard for frame system, aluminum, [clear anodized] [black] finish.
8.	Directional indicators: Two self-adhering chevron profile indicators per sign, for field application.
9.	Sign size: 
a.	Sign face: Approximately 8.6 inches high x 13.7 inches wide.
b.	Sign with frame: Approximately 9.3 inches high x 14.4 inches wide.
10.	Lettering: “EXIT” in 7 inch high letters with 7/8 inch stroke.
11.	Performance characteristics:
a.	Meet NFPA 101, Building Code, and Fire Code requirements for internally illuminated exit signs.
b.	Visible at 75 feet in total darkness.
c.	Tested by ETL; listed to UL 924.
d.	Service life: Minimum 25 years for interior installations.

2.3	ACCESSORIES

A.	Fasteners: Stainless or corrosion-resistant; type best suited to application.

PART 3	EXECUTION

3.1	INSTALLATION

A.	Install signs in accordance with [NFPA 101,] [Building Code,] [Fire Code,] manufacturer’s instructions, and approved Shop Drawings.

B.	Locate signs to conform to [NFPA 101.] [Building Code.] [Fire Code.]

C.	Set signs plumb, level, and rigid.

D.	Attach signs to supporting construction.

E.	Attach directional arrow chevrons to sign faces to suit project requirements.

3.2	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.	With room light fixtures illuminated, measure amount of illumination on face of each exit sign using handheld light meter.

B.	Ensure that each location has minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination.

3.3	EXIT SIGN SCHEDULE

SIGN DESIGNATION	SIGN TYPE	MOUNTING TYPE	MOUNTING HEIGHT	
				
ES-1	Double sided	Projected	Ceiling or Wall	
ES-2	Single sided	Projected	Ceiling or Wall	
ES-3	Single sided	Wall	Over door or Floor level	

END OF SECTION