9.2.4.4. RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY
PHOTOLUMINESCENT EMERGENCY SIGNING
Within the escape path the following photoluminescent emergency
signs should be considered an integral part of a photoluminescent
wayfinding guidance system.
i) "Push" or "Pull" or "Slide
to open" signs on all applicable internal corridor doors incorporating
the symbols provided for in National and International Standards.
ii) "Push bar to open" or appropriate instructions to
operate fire exits or exits for emergency use only.
iii) "Emergency Telephone", "First Aid" and
"Emergency Equipment" photoluminescent signs located
above or on cabinets containing such emergency equipment.
9.2.5. MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRE ACTION
CHARTS
Within the escape path the following photoluminescent mandatory
instructions and fire action charts should be considered an integral
part of a photoluminescent wayfinding guidance system.
i) "What to do in case of fire/fire action"
ii) "What to do In case of emergency"
iii) "Fire door/Smoke door keep shut"
iv) "Fire escape/Escape route keep clear"
Such photoluminescent mandatory notices should be conspicuously placed in all escape paths.
9.2.9. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT SIGNS AND
MARKERS
The location of all fire fighting equipment should be marked with
the appropriate safety signs as described by current National and
International Standards and Legislation and produced from photoluminescent
material.
Labels giving instructions for appropriate use in photoluminescent material should be placed on all extinguishers that are sufficiently illuminated according to 6.6.
9.2.7. HAZARD WARNING SIGNS AND MARKERS
The location of all hazardous materials, installations, obstructions or
specific risks should be marked with the appropriate photoluminescent
hazard warning safety sign as described by current National and International
Standards for Health and Safety at Work.
Mandatory instructions
Fire fighting equipment signing and markers
Hazard Warning Signing
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