In order to be code compliant, first the chosen photoluminescent system must have passed all required testing as
designated by the Department of Buildings of New York. All systems that have passed these tests would receive a certification
number issued by the MEA division of the Dept. of Buildings of New York (MEA no.)
This MEA number will be listed on the Dept. of Buildings Website and the certificate for the specific manufactuer's MEA
number would be available for download on the website also. The MEA number is also required to be clearly marked on
all photoluminescent signs and markers produced by the manufactuer.
Other code requirements that would apply would include the ADA (American Disability Act) and OSHA (Occupantional Safety
and Health Association).
If the building's stairways are accessible during regular business hours where occupants of the building can access the
stairway and travel between floors, the stairway would be considered as part of the OSHA's regulated areas in the building,
and are required to comply with OSHA's requirements, this would include slip-resistance properties on all markers installed
on walking surfaces.
SafeSIGN's NYC designated systems have passed all required tests and has been granted the MEA No. 259-05-M.
SafeSIGN's systems are also equipped with SafeTEX(TM)
Smart Surface Technology, which is slip-resistant for both Wet and Dry conditions, and satisfies all ADA and
OSHA's requirements.
