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The Effect of Photoluminescent Exit Path Markings in Evacuation from Buildings  

Hur, Man-Sung (우송공업대학 소방안전관리과)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation / v.5, no.3, 2005 , pp. 67-72 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study is intended to examine the effect of photoluminescent exit path markings in the event of failure of both the power and back-up power to the lighting and illuminated exit sign. To achieve the purpose, the test house was exhibited in Fire EXPO '05. 520 visitors were examined from May 26-29, 2005. The results of this study are as follows; The evacuation from buildings in dark conditions showed that 70% of men and 72% of women were crawled along the wall. Meanwhile, 88% of men and 83% of women were evacuated with ordinary walking in photoluminescent exit path markings. The photoluminescent exit path markings located on public buildings floors will aid in evacuation from buildings in the event of failure of the power to the lightings and illuminated exit signs.
Keywords
photoluminescent exit path marking; exit sign; evacuation;
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