Compliance
In 2014, Photoluminescent Exit Signs were included in Australia’s National Construction Code, enabling Australia to joining a global movement to a more sustainable, long-lasting Exit Sign technology. This change was approved by the Australian Building Codes Board, comprising representatives of every State and Territory, as well as local government, industry bodies and the property sector.
Smarterlite Exit Signs are compliant with Part E4 and Specification 25 of the National Construction Code (NCC 2022). Specification 25 was formerly Specification E4.8 in NCC 2019.
The National Construction Code is enacted in each State and Territory by appropriate Acts and Regulations.
Smarterlite’s 24M Environmental Exit Signs are a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution that can be used as a direct replacement of battery reliant 24M AS/NZS 2293 electric-battery exit signs when installed in accordance with Specification 25 and relevant parts of AS/NZS 2293. Smarterlite’s Hyperion Hybrid Exit Signs are Photoluminescent Exit Signs with an integrated (co-mounted) light source. Smarterlite’s Hybrid Exit Signs conform to the requirements of Standards Australia’s Technical Specification TS5367:2021.
Specification 25 states a photoluminescent exit sign must –
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be maintained in a continuously charged state by a minimum illumination of 100 lux at the face of the sign by a dedicated light source with a colour temperature not less than 4000 K; and
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in the event of a power failure, continue to provide a minimum luminance of 30 mcd/m2 for not less than 90 minutes; and
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have its performance verified by testing in accordance with ASTM E2073-10, except the activation illumination in clause 8.3 is replaced with 54 lux.
Smarterlite Environmental Exit signs comply with and exceed the above requirements.
Note – Smoke control systems required by clause 5.3 of AS/NZS 2293.1 do not apply to a photoluminescent exit sign.
For Smarterlite Exit Signs greater than 24M viewing distance a performance solution is required. This is a straightforward process that many of our clients undertake to realise the significant environmental and financial benefits.