Photoluminescent Final Exit Sign

Photoluminescent Final Exit signs are required in NYC high-rise buildings to clearly identify the last point of egress during an emergency. These glow-in-the-dark signs enhance visibility in low-light or power-loss conditions, ensuring safe evacuation and compliance with NYC Building Code photoluminescent egress requirements. UL 1994 Listed Photoluminescent Markings on Green Background.

Dimensions: 8" x 14"

Materials: .03125in Aluminum w/ Self-Adhesive Foam Back

What This Sign is For: A Photoluminescent Final Exit Sign is used to clearly mark the final exit point from a building to the exterior, ensuring occupants can quickly identify the last step in the egress path during an emergency. These signs remain visible in darkness, guiding occupants when lighting systems fail.

Legal Requirement Explained: This sign is required under the NYC Building Code §1025, which mandates photoluminescent exit path markings in high-rise buildings. The purpose is to provide a continuous, glow-in-the-dark egress system that remains visible during power outages, smoke conditions, or low-visibility emergencies, ensuring safe evacuation without reliance on electricity.

Who is Required to Post This Sign: 
- High-rise buildings (typically 75 feet or taller)
- Commercial office buildings
- Residential high-rise buildings
- Mixed-use developments
- Any building required to install photoluminescent egress systems under NYC code

Where We Recommend This Sign Be Posted: 
- At the final exit door leading directly to the exterior of the building
- Along the designated egress path, marking the last point before occupants exit to safety
- On or adjacent to the exit door frame, clearly visible to occupants approaching the exit

Unacceptable Locations to Post This Sign: 
- On non-exit doors or intermediate exits that are not the final discharge
- Hidden behind doors, obstructions, or architectural features
- Installed in areas not part of the designated egress path
- Placed where ambient light is insufficient to charge the photoluminescent material
- Mounted in locations where visibility is compromised during an emergency

Recommended Height / Installation Requirements: 
- Typically installed at low-level height (approximately 12”–18” above finished floor) as part of the photoluminescent egress system
- Must be within the occupant’s line of sight along the egress path, even in smoke conditions
- Requires continuous exposure to ambient lighting to maintain proper charge
- Must be durable, permanently affixed, and clearly legible
- Should align with the overall photoluminescent exit path system design for continuity

Disclaimer: Code requirements may vary based on building classification, occupancy, and updates to NYC Building Code or local amendments. Always consult a licensed professional or authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm compliance for your specific property.