Home » Resources » Lomont IMT Articles and Press Releases

Lomont IMT Articles and Press Releases

Lomont IMT Photoluminescent Standard Glow

Lomont IMT Photoluminescent Standard Glow PDF

Products:

  1. Lomont IMT Standard Glow In the Dark Exit Signs
  2. Lomont IMT Photoluminescent Exit Signs

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

General Product Characteristics & Features

  • Solid Injection Molded
  • Polypropylene Material
  • Non-toxic, non-radioactive, non-electric, explosion proof
  • No external power source or wiring required
  • Improved product liability
  • Zero Profile - Graphics permanently fused to substrate
  • Available Sizes: 7"x10" & 10"x14"
  • Color: Red & Green
  • Heavy Duty .135 Thickness
  • Will Not Rust
  • Frameless

Applicable Standards, Related References, & General Information

  1. Lomont IMT Standard Glow Exit Signs
    • These signs glow for several hours and recharge in minutes of exposure to natural or artificial light.
    • These signs are designed to meet or exceed OSHA standards, but ARE NOT designed to meet or exceed most fire codes and Photoluminescent Standards.
  2. Lomont IMT Photoluminescent Exit Signs
    • Photoluminescent products start glowing bright and decay overtime. The human eye (dark adapted) can see the glow down to approximately 0.3 milicandelas per square meter (mcd/m2).
    • ANSI/OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Standard 29 CFR 1910.36 – 38, statutory requirements associated with health and safety. Regulation for letter height and stroke width.
      • NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code.
      • NFPA 5000 – NFPA Building Construction and Safety Code.
      • UL 924 – Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.
Common Glow Standards Explanation of Standard
NYC 911 Commission Recommendation Low level Egress in buildings over 75' tall
IMO Resolution A.752(18) Guidelines for evaluation, testing and application of low lighting on passenger ships
ASTM E 2072-00 Standard specification for photoluminescent markings
ASTM E 2073-00 Standard test method for photopic luminescence of photoluminescent safety markings
ASTM E 2030-99 Recommended uses of photoluminescent safety markings
DIN 67 510 parts 1-4 Luminance measurement of photoluminescent products
DIN 53438 Part 2 and Part 3 Flammability – reaction to open flame
APTA SS-PS-002-98 Rev. 1 Standard for emergency signage for egress and access of passenger rail equipment
APTA SS-PS-004-99 Standard for low location exit path markings