by Shane Henson — September 19, 2011—Facilities personnel working on new and existing buildings now have access to AfterGlow LLC’s new high-performance safety paint, which will be of particular interest to those working in counties and jurisdictions that are adopting the latest fire and building codes.
The new AfterGlo paint, part number HPPBP01-IBCK-P, is reportedly the first and only photoluminescent paint that currently meets the 2009 IBC/IFC requirements for safety paint used in luminous egress path marking systems. It is also UL 1994 compliant.
According to Rich Martin, AfterGlow’s president and CEO, the paint is specifically designed for pedestrian traffic and is durable for both interior and exterior applications; however, it is also used on many other surfaces, including the walls and handrails in stairwells.
AfterGlow products, including AfterGlo brand safety paints, are designed to meet the latest building and fire code requirements. Specifically, AfterGlow’s photoluminescent paint systems are intended for installation and use as required by building and fire safety codes such as the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101; the Building Construction and Safety Code, NFPA 5000, and the International Building Code sponsored by the International Code Council. Per the IBC, testing and certification in accordance with UL 1994 and/or ASTM 2072 is required for glow paints like AfterGlow’s.
Martin feels that the new photoluminescent green safety paint for buildings is “the right product at the right time.” He adds, “Although we still offer our AfterGlo brand, NYC MEA Approved, High Performance, Photoluminescent Green, Building Safety Paint for the New York City market, we feel our new UL 1994 compliant glow paint is a real game changer.”
