Code Compliance- New Zealand Building Code

NZBC F8 Signs (also see Specification Documents page)

The functional requirement of F8 states that "signs" are provided in buildings to "identify escape routes." Those signs need to be "clearly visible and readily understandable" and the signs must "remain visible in the event of a power failure of the main lighting supply". International testing defines the minimum luminance at which Ecoglo signs are visible in dark conditions and the maximum distance from which the signs are visible.

Download the full F8 Photoluminescent Solution document which demonstrates how Ecoglo signs meet the performance requirements of NZBC Clause F8.

NZBC F6 Visibility in Escape Routes (also see Specification Documents page)
 
The functional requirement of F6 requires that "specified features" in escape routes must be made "reasonably visible" by lighting systems, other systems or both. This allows for the use of Ecoglo products as standalone emergency lighting systems.
International test reports verify that Ecoglo products meet the minimum luminance required by the New Zealand Building Code and a system has been designed based on the International Building Code, "Escape Path Marking
 
Download the full F6 Photoluminescent Solution document which demonstrates how Ecoglo meets the performance requirements of NZBC Clause F6.
 

NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes

Access routes shall have stair treads with a leading edge that can be easily seen. Leading edges of treads or nosings on accessible stairways shall be colour contrasted with the rest of the tread. Ecoglo has a range of products that comply with this clause.