Everlux will be, once again, participating at the NAFED Conference & Expo! The Las Vegas event will take place at the Bally’s Hotel, on the 10th and 11th of March.

We are looking forward to meeting the fire equipment distributors and to re-connect. The exhibit hall will happen on March 10th where we will be displaying the Everlux photoluminescent safety signage solutions.

The Everlux booth is number 133, where you can learn more about our products and news, such as:

- Photoluminescent Fire Safety Signs

- UL 924 Listed Photoluminescent Exit Signs

- UL 1994 Listed Egress Path Marking Systems

- Excellence by Everlux

- The Everlux Exhibition – an interactive experience!

In case of fire, most elevators are not to be used in the evacuation process. In these cases, an instruction not to use elevators shall be posted near elevator call buttons. The safety symbols used in such instructions are specified by NFPA 170 – Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols.

All 50 states have Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs for places of assembly such as airports, stadiums, churches, health clubs, schools and hotels. These must be maintained according to the manufacturer and the American Heart Association (AHA) which address the need of using AED signs to identify where these devices are located.

In case of a cardiac emergency, AED signs provide essential information that will quickly guide people in the direction of the equipment. The design principles of AED signs are established by NFPA 170 – Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols.

These signs are available in several options and will help you to keep your facilities in compliance. To learn more about the Everlux AED signs visit our digital catalogue

In its CHAPTER 10 – MEANS OF EGRESS, SECTION 1025, LUMINOUS EGRESS PATH MARKINGS, the International Building Code (IBC) requires the use of approved luminous Egress Path Markings in high-rise buildings of Group A, B, E, I, M, and R-1 occupancies in accordance with Sections 1025.1 through 1025.5.

An egress path marking system contains many different components each of them having its specific purpose. The floor and wall perimeter delineation stripes maybe be the most important component to mark the exit path but in emergency situations, door opening hardware signs provide just as essential guidance on where and how to open exit doors.

As per IBC, door hardware shall be marked with a photoluminescent marking with at least 16 square inches. This marking shall be located behind, adjacent to or on the door handle or escutcheon. Panic bars shall be marked with at least 1” wide photoluminescent marking in the complete length of the actuating bar or touchpad.

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code further enforces this requirement in paragraph 7.2.2.5.5.7 Door hardware Marking.

Everlux provides a comprehensive selection of door opening hardware signs and markings as part of its UL 1994 Listed Egress Path Markings range. Learn more in our digital catalogue.

ANSI Z535 is an American standard that sets forth the design principles for safety and accident prevention signs. The standard is composed by six individual standards:

• ANSI Z535.1 – Safety Colors
• ANSI Z535.2 – Environmental Facility and Safety Signs
• ANSI Z535.3 – Criteria for Safety Symbols
• ANSI Z535.4 – Product Safety Signs and Labels
• ANSI Z535.5 – Safety Tags and Barricade Tapes (for Temporary Hazards)
• ANSI Z535.6 – Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials

The Everlux catalogue contains a growing number of ANSI compliant safety signs that will help you comply with the Safety and Health Adminitration requirements applicable to your workplace.

To browse through the available Everlux ANSI compliant safety signs visit our website.

Everlux Signs & Ertecna Inc. is now on social media and will be posting relevant fire and safety content on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin.

The first publication was a video comparing the different between photoluminescent and non-photoluminescent fire extinguisher signs and their effectiveness in a blackout situation:

   

A building safety officer faces two challenges in providing an effective safety solution for the building users who need to circulate in stairwells:

• It is essential to effectively mark every step to assure their immediate identification during an emergency, in which a blackout or the presence of smoke may occur.

• Additionally, it is also necessary to protect the users from possible slips, trips and falls which may occur from the daily use of stairwells.

These new products are more suitable for places where, given the type of use or the actual construction features, a higher anti-slip grade solution is required. Steeper and narrower stairwells and places with higher slipping risks are some of the examples of such applications.

Everlux also developed new flat aluminium profile solutions with enhanced anti-slip characteristics. These new profiles are intended to be used on uneven floors where it is also required the use of a higher anti-slip grade solution, or where an anti-slip and photoluminescent combined product may offer a decisive contribution to reduce the slipping hazard and to improve the evacuation marking conditions.

The Everlux signs for stairway identification are UL 1994 Listed.

Stairway identification signs must be installed at each floor landing and must contain information that identifies that stairway, the floor, the total number of floors that stairway runs through, whether or not it provides roof access and the floor level for exit discharge.

These signs should be designed and manufactured in compliance with the following list of requirements International Building Code requirements:

• The signs shall be a minimum size of 18in by 12in.
• The letters designating the identification of the interior exit stairway and ramp shall not be less than 1 1/2in in height.
• The number designating the floor level shall not be less than 5 inches in height and located in the center of the sign.
• Other lettering and numbers shall not be less than 1in in height.
• Characters and their background shall have a nonglare finish.Characters shall contrast with their background, with their background, with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.
• Where signs required by section 1023.9 are installed in the interior exit stairways and ramps of buildings subject to Section 1025, the signs shall be made of the same materials as required by Section 1025.4.

Everlux has developed a range of safety signage that aims to manage behaviour in the prevention and reduction of exposure to Covid-19 risk, namely:

 

Safety Procedures	Hygiene procedures, respiratory  etiquette and personal protection
Specific ANSI, compliant safety first, warning and notice signs using ISO symbols	Signs for floor application to delimit spaces and distances  within work environments

The use of the Everlux COVID-19 RISK signage will help employers, workers and the general public to follow the guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the control and prevention of the virus.

To consult all available signage solutions, click here.

To those who have roles managing commercial, institutional, governmental and medical building, but also to those who provide solutions specifically developed to these types of buildings, the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference & Expo (NFMT) is definitely the place to be!

And when we are talking about managing buildings, their users’ safety is always a mandatory concern. This is where the Everlux photoluminescent safety products came into action, ensuring a proper guidance of the buildings’ users and an immediate location of the fire equipment during an emergency situation.

So, as a provider of photoluminescent safety signage solutions, Everlux couldn’t miss NFMT… and trust us, you don’t want to miss it either.

Known as the largest facility management show in the United States NFMT brings the entire facilities management industry together and provides the most up-to-date advancements and knowledgeable practices in the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of non-residential buildings.

Entirely free to attend, this 3-days show is comprised of more than 100 conference sessions and also boasts the largest facilities expo hall with 500+ leading suppliers and vendors ready to connect you with the most innovative technologies and solutions.

At the Everlux booth you'll have the opportunity to know more technical details about the Everlux extensive range of photoluminescent safety signs and systems, namely:

 UL 924 Listed Photoluminescent EXIT Signs

 UL 1994 Listed Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings

 3 RCNY §505-01 and 3 RCNY §505-02 Signs and Markings

 Fire Safety Signs in accordance to the lasted NFPA 170 requirements

 Evacuation Plans and Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Zone Plans in accordance to NFPA 170

 Excellence by Everlux Safety Signs, for luxury and prestigious environments

From 17th to 20th of June, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (San Antonio) will be the place for fire, electrical, and life safety professionals to meet!

We are talking about another edition of NFPA Conference & Expo, an event that brings to life the products and services needed to meet and maintain compliance with prevailing codes and standards in the design, construction and operation of buildings and facilities of every kind.

And when talking about products that must fully comply with the codes and standards applicable to buildings’ safety, we know that safety signs are a mandatory subject. This is where the Everlux products come into play!

Everlux will be exhibiting at NFPA Conference and Expo, displaying our extensive range of photoluminescent safety signs. Come meet us at stand 625 and discuss with our team any safety signage requirements you may have!

The NFPA Conference & Expo 2019 will take place from June 17th to 20th. Nonetheless, if you are considering to attend the Exhibition part of the event make sure you plan to visit in the first days as the Expo will only be on between the 17th and the 19th of June.

Here at Everlux we are very excited with our recent NAFED – National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors membership!

By joining this important association, we aim to become an active and dynamic member in the defense of the market’s interests. This is in fact our conduct in the several associations of which we are members, in various international markets.

One example of this active presence in the US market will be our participation in the two upcoming NAFED Conference & Expo editions:

• The first one will take place at Bally’s, Las Vegas, on March 7th and 8th
• The second one will happen at Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, on April 11th and 12th

Everlux will be present in the exhibition area, displaying our extensive range of photoluminescent safety signs and systems, namely:

• UL 924 Listed Photoluminescent EXIT Signs
• UL 1994 Listed Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings
• Fire Safety Signs in accordance to the latest NFPA 170 requirements
• Evacuation Plans and Fire Alarm /Sprinkler Zone Plans in accordance to NFPA 170

Will you meet us there?

Everlux will once again be present at Buildings NY, presenting visitors a wide range of solutions to improve the safety of their buildings’ users, namely:

• 3 RCNY §505-01 and 3 RCNY §505-02 Signs and Markings
• UL 924 Listed Photoluminescent EXIT Signs
• UL 1994 Listed Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings
• Fire Safety Signs in accordance to the latest NFPA 170 requirements
• Evacuation Plans and Fire Alarm /Sprinkler Zone Plans in accordance to NFPA 170

Buildings NY is an annual event where property owners, building managers, architects, engineers, superintendents, developers and contractors can meet the tools and suppliers they need to grow their businesses and operate efficient buildings.

So, set the date in your calendar: Buildings NY 2019 will take place on April 2nd and 3rd, at the Javits Center, New York. Come meet us at stand 1030 and know more about the advantages that Everlux products and services will bring you!

That’s why our team is very excited about traveling to Las Vegas for exhibiting at the NFPA Conference & Expo for the first time!

Please accept our invitation and drop by the Everlux booth 626 to discuss with our team any safety signage requirements you may have and get a glimpse of our extensive range of Photoluminescent Safety Signs and Systems.

The NFPA Conference & Expo will take place from June 11^th to 14^th, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center – Las Vegas.

See you there!