How Durable Is Your Fire Safety Signage
One of our significant market sectors is that of safety signs, with every work place in the UK having legal obligations for compulsory fire exit signage.
Correct egress signage allows people to easily find their way out by the shortest route in the event of an emergency. ‘Down’ arrows indicate the nearest exit down and likewise subsequent arrows should point people to the nearest sign/exit at each change of direction and by the quickest route. Possibly something overlooked in the selection of Fire Signage is the ‘Fire performance’ of the sign itself and that’s where NovaDura scores significantly over conventional rigid PVC, vinyl laminated Aluminium /ACM or Foamex.
NovaDura Signage meets the following accreditation with respect to Fire Performance:
- Reaction to Fire BS EN 13501-2 :2016 – complies with the requirements Classes B, dO,
- Passes BS 476-6:1989+A1:2009 (Class O) and BS 476-7 :1997 (Class 1) for Surface Spread of Flame and Fire Propagation.
- Conforms to BS EN 45545 -1:2013 for the protection of passengers and staff in railway vehicles in the event of a fire on passenger carrying trains
- Satisfies the demanding requirements of Transport For London/London Underground Ltd; S1085: Issue A4: 2016 for Fire Safety Performance of Materials in Rail Stations and Tunnels Infrastructure.
Does Your Safety Signage Perform Like This?
In addition, NovaDura signage conforms to the following accreditation’s and test criteria:-
- EN ISO 4618:2014 10 Year Warranty
- EN ISO 2810:2004 for Weathering Resistance
- ASTM G154 500 Hrs. QUVB Accelerated Ageing for Gloss Retention & Colour Fastness
- Passes the Test Methods of BS 3900-0:2010 for Durability, Scratch & Impact Resistance
- Service Temperature -40°C – +90°C UV & Frost Resistant
- Resistant to acids, alkalis & salt spray
- Anti-Graffiti resisting both Aerosol Paints, Acrylic Paints, Permanent Markers & Dyes
- Passes Test 4RS efficacy test for Graffiti Removal and Graffiti Resistance on Train Rolling Stock
Furthermore, our new primaDURA GLOW is specified as: –
- PSPA Class D according to DIN 67510 Pt 1 – extremely bright afterglow for many hours to facilitate not only efficient egress but also evacuation by The Fire & Rescue Service.
Please contact us at info@novadura.com for further information or +44 (0)1282 867 390 for a chat about available options or any of the detail above.
Further reading..…
ISO7010 – European design guidance for all health & safety signs.