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Canadian Research Agency Issues Landmark Study on Phololuminescent
Canada’s National Research Council Publishes Landmark Study on PL Products
Guylène Proulx, senior researcher with the National Research Council in Canada has published her final report on photoluminescent evacuation systems.
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Author of Landmark PL Study Receives Award
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According to the executive summary, “This study’s findings show the interesting potential of photoluminescent markings to assist occupant evacuation. Such markings, properly installed, can address certain deficiencies in the traditional approach of emergency lighting associated with power failure or smoke obscuration of high-mounted lighting. In order to obtain the expected outcome though, it is essential to properly install photoluminescent wayguidance components.
“Photoluminescent wayfinding systems appear as a cost-effective addition to, or even a potential replacement for, traditional emergency lighting. Advantages are: no additional consumption of energy, no additional wiring, minimal maintenance, and complete reliability when installed appropriately. Occupant behavior, speed of movement, and subjective appraisal of the material are all in concordance to indicate that photoluminescent markings would be a worthwhile addition improving occupant fire and emergency evacuation safety in office buildings.”
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PSA’s First Annual Conference
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