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Design considerations for egress signs based upon visibility through smoke

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  1. National Research Council of Canada
  2. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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ConferenceAIA Research and Design '85: Architectural Applications of Design and Technology Research, March 14, 1985, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Subjectlighting; smoke; visibility; emergency exits; fire safety; fumée; visibilité; sortie de secours; Emergency lighting/wayfinding; Smoke management; Gestion de la fumée
Abstract
The visibility of egress signs in smoke should be an important factor when specifying the type of sign to be installed in a building. We have recently completed a study of the visibility in smoke of several exit signs currently recommended for use in Canada. Some parameters influencing sign visiblity in smoke have been examined. Some currently sanctioned signs are invisible in relatively small amounts of smoke. Factors affecting sign visibility in smoke are described, with some guidelines for the design and installation of egress signage.
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  • AIA Research and Design '85: Architectural Applications of Design and Technology Research [proceedings] (14 March 1985): 295–297.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
IdentifierDBR-P-1334
NRC numberNRCC 25185
NRC-IRC-2867
NPARC number20373914
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