Can Photoluminescence Replace Traditional Emergency Lighting?
The short answer is NO. As long as the electrical emergency lights work they provide a light environment similar enough to “normal,” the safest condition to evacuate a facility. However, while electrical emergency lights often work, their limitations are well documented. Jalite products accommodate for electrical lighting shortcomings in more ways than one. They are typically low-located and are FAIL-SAFE. In a smoky environment, traditional high-located emergency lights can be obscured, while Jalite products installed close to the floor would continue to be visible. Water from fire hoses or damage from a fire can prevent backup electrical systems from operating, whereas no part of an escape route marked with Jalite products will fail under these extreme circumstances.
