SECTION 26 5313
PHOTOLUMINESCENT EXIT SIGNS
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PART 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes:
1.
Photoluminescent exit signs.
B.
Related Sections:
1.
Division 01: Administrative, procedural, and temporary work requirements.
2.
Section 10 1443 - Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings.
3.
Section [__ ____ - _______]: Lighting fixtures.
REFERENCES
A.
Intertek - Directory of Listed Products.
B.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 - Life Safety Code.
C.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
1.
Product Directories.
2.
924 - Standard for the Safety of Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.
D.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC):
1.
CAN/ULC-ORD-C924 - Standard for Photoluminescent and Self-Luminous Exit Signs.
2.
CAN/ULC S572 - Photo-Luminescent and Self Luminous Exit Signs and Path Marking
Systems.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
1.4
Provide exit signs in accordance with [NFPA 101.] [Building Code.]
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.5
GENERAL
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.]
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
PART 2
Store exit signs in protected, dry location until installation.
PRODUCTS
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MANUFACTURERS
A.
Contract Documents are based on products by American PERMALIGHT Inc.
(www.americanpermalight.com)
B.
Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]
MANUFACTURED UNITS
A.
General Sign Requirements:
1.
Self-illuminating, not requiring external power supply, absorbing and storing energy from
ambient fluorescent light.
2.
Non-toxic, non-radioactive.
3.
High-visibility illumination, energy efficient.
4.
Viewing distance: 50 feet.
5.
Activation: Minimum 5 fc = 54 lux of fluorescent lighting.
B.
PVC Photoluminescent Exit Signs:
1.
Sign material: Rigid PVC.
2.
Sign type: [[Single] [Double] sided.] [As scheduled at end of Section.]
3.
Frame type: Unframed, with mounting holes.
4.
Letter height: 6 inches.
5.
Letter color: [Red.] [Green.]
6.
Content: “EXIT”.
7.
Sign dimensions: 7-11/16 inches high x 13 inches wide.
8.
Directional indicators: Self-adhering chevrons, shipped loose in each package for field
installation.
9.
Accessories: L-shaped mounting clips.
10. Tested to UL 924 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; bear UL Listing Mark, listed in UL Product
Directory.
11. Tested to CAN/ULC S572-10 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; bear ULC Listing Mark, listed
in ULC Product Directory.
C.
PVC Photoluminescent Exit Signs:
1.
Sign material: Rigid PVC.
2.
Sign type: [[Single] [Double] sided.] [As scheduled at end of Section.]
3.
Frame type: [Framed in brushed aluminum, natural color.] [Framed in aluminum, color-matched
to letter color.]
4.
Letter height: 6 inches.
5.
Letter color: [Red.] [Green.]
6.
Content: “EXIT”.
7.
Sign dimensions: 9 inches high x 14-5/8 inches wide.
8.
Directional indicators: Self-adhering chevrons, shipped loose in each package for field
installation.
9.
Accessories:
a.
Flat wall-mount accessories.
b.
[1.5 inch bracket for ceiling or perpendicular mount.]
c.
[10 inch extended ceiling mount bracket.]
d.
[19.5 inch extended ceiling mount bracket.]
10. Tested to UL 924 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; bear UL Listing Mark, listed in UL Product
Directory.
11. Tested to CAN/ULC S572 by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; bear ULC Listing Mark, listed in
ULC Product Directory.
D.
Aluminum Photoluminescent Exit Signs:
1.
Sign material: Aluminum.
2.
Sign type: [[Single] [Double] sided.] [As scheduled at end of Section.]
3.
Frame type: Unframed, with mounting holes.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2.3
E.
Aluminum Photoluminescent Exit Signs:
1.
Sign material: Aluminum.
2.
Sign type: [[Single] [Double] sided.] [As scheduled at end of Section.]
3.
Frame type: Framed in aluminum, color-matched to background color.
4.
Letter height: 7 inches.
5.
Background color: [Red.] [Green.] [Black.]
6.
Content: “EXIT”.
7.
Sign dimensions: 10-1/4 inches high x 18-3/4 inches wide.
8.
Directional indicators: Chevrons shipped loose in each sign package, for field installation.
9.
Accessories:
a.
Flat wall-mount accessories.
b.
[1.5 inch bracket for ceiling or perpendicular mount.]
c.
[10 inch extended ceiling mount bracket.]
d.
[19.5 inch extended ceiling mount bracket.]
10. Tested to UL 924 by Intertek; bear ETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory of Listed
Products.
11. Tested to CAN/ULC-ORD-C924 by Intertek; bear cETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory
of Listed Products.
F.
Acrylic Photoluminescent Exit Signs:
1.
Sign material: Acrylic.
2.
Sign type: [[Single] [Double] sided.] [As scheduled at end of Section.]
3.
Frame type: Unframed, with mounting holes.
4.
Letter height: 7 inches.
5.
Background color: [Red.] [Green.] [Black.]
6.
Content: “EXIT” and directional indicators.
7.
Sign dimensions: 8-3/4 inches high x 17-1/4 inches wide.
8.
Accessories:
a.
[Stand-off barrel set for projected installation.]
b.
[24 inch wire suspension set.]
9.
Tested to UL 924 by Intertek; bear ETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory of Listed
Products.
10. Tested to CAN/ULC-ORD-C924 by Intertek; bear cETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory
of Listed Products.
ACCESSORIES
A.
PART 3
3.1
Letter height: 7 inches.
Background color: [Red.] [Green.]
Content: “EXIT” and directional indicators.
Sign dimensions: 8-1/2 inches high x 17 inches wide.
Accessories: L-shaped mounting clips.
Tested to UL924 by Intertek; bear ETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory of Listed
Products.
Tested to CAN/ULC-ORD-C924 by Intertek; bear cETL Listed Mark, listed in Intertek Directory
of Listed Products.
Fasteners: Type best suited to application.
EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
A.
Install signs in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and approved Shop Drawings.
B.
Locate signs to conform to [Building Code.] [NFPA 101.]
C.
Install directional indicators to suit project requirements.
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D.
Set signs plumb, level, and rigid.
E.
Attach signs to supporting construction.
SCHEDULE
SIGN
DESIGNATION
SIGN MATERIAL
SIGN TYPE
MOUNTING TYPE
ES-1
PVC
Double sided, framed
Ceiling, with 10 inch extension
bracket
ES-2
Aluminum
Single sided, unframed
Perpendicular to wall, with two
L-shaped mounting clips
ES-3
Acrylic
Single sided, left
directional indicator
Flat on wall, with four stand-off
barrels
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