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INSTALLATION
Obstacles at or below 6 feet 6 inches in height and projecting more than 4 inches into the
egress path shall be outlined with marking tape, comprised of a pattern of alternating equal
bands, of photoluminescent material and black. Obstacles shall include, but are not limited to,
standpipes, hose cabinets, wall projections, and restricted height areas. However, such
markings shall not conceal any required information or indicators including but not limited to
instructions to occupants for the use of standpipes (figure 1).
1. Thoroughly clean the surface area where the tape will be installed
with a dry cloth and a non-residue cleaning compound to remove
and loose particles and dirt. For oily surfaces, isopropyl alcohol
works well for surface preparation. Porous surfaces may need to be
sealed. Surfaces must be dry and dust free.
2. Measure to determine the proper length of the tape needed and
then cut with scissors.
3. Peel a portion of the backing from the tape without touching the
adhesive.
4. Place the tape and starting from one end to the other, firmly press
the tape onto the obstruction. Make sure the tape is straight and
aligned correctly, it must be readily visible from the egress path. Be
sure that the tape is in full contact with the obstruction, this may
involve using a rubber roller to ensure proper adhesion.
OPERATION
o Exposure Requirements: The minimum amount of exposure to artificial ambient
illumination is 60 minutes from the following:
•
One-foot candle (11 Lux) of florescent, incandescent, or LED light
o The control of the ambient illumination necessary to charge the luminous egress-path-
marking system should be restricted to authorized personnel only.
o Failure to supply the above minimum exposure can prevent the luminous egress-path-
marking from performing as intended.
o No specific building surface treatment is required for the luminous egress-path-marking
system to function properly.
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Lume-A-Lite™ OBSTACLE STRIPS AND TAPE
BEM-DTO1-100/BEM-DSO1-60
©2020 Babcock-Davis, Inc.
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Rev 8/2020
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