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Posted on June 2, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Safety Solutions: Trampoline Park

The growing popularity of trampoline parks as a recreational hobby has grown immensely. It seems that everywhere you look there is a trampoline park. A new fad at trampoline parks is Glow Nights – the lights are turned off and kids experience the fun of the trampoline park in a UV/Blacklit environment.

Trampoline parks need durable, reliable UV-stable and photo-luminescent lighting to accommodate and provide safety and fun for jumpers.

Many franchises turn to orange tape rollers to provide illumination of obstacles, perimeters, stairs, and handrails. The issue with tape is that after a little bit of wear, it will start to peel off, unstick, and tear.

GBC Safety Glow offers a wide range of products for every UV and photo-luminescent need of trampoline parks nationwide. Learn More Here.

Posted on June 2, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Safety Solutions: Churches

GBC Safety Glow’s Photo-Luminescent products work in many buildings and businesses including churches. After hearing from a safety director at a Mega Church, GBC identified a major issue across the nation’s churches. Many churches lower and dim their lights during service or song and this leads to safe paths of travel becoming invisible. Numerous people trip every year over chair legs, steps, bags, cords, because of this issue.

An easy solution to this is GBC Safety Glow’s Bull Nose Stair Treads to illuminate steps and Perimeter Demarcation Lines to illuminate perimeters and obstacles. Churches are finding these solutions very practical to incorporate into their rooms.

Posted on June 1, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Attn: Architects

GBC Safety Glow is happy to assist architects with technical work regarding emergency egress system components. We understand how frustrating it can be when Emergency Egress Components are required for a building and you have questions on how to get started. We are glad to have you as part of our GBC Safety Glow team and are happy to answer questions and assist in any way that we can. If you have questions, need product information, or help designing a system, give us a call at 920-462-4242 or Contact Us. GBC Safety Glow is your information center for IBC/IFC 2009, 2012, and 2015 specifications and code compliance for UL 1994 emergency evacuation systems.

Posted on June 1, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Safety Solutions: Offshore Oil Rigs

The petrochemical industry has specific challenges it faces in regards to safety, especially in offshore oil rig platforms. GBC Safety Glow, a global leader in providing photo-luminescent safety solutions for demanding environments, continues to develop unique safety systems and products for the petrochemical industry.

Safety on offshore oil rig/ drilling platforms is no accident! Worker safety starts with 100% fail proof photo-luminescent oil rig safety solutions from GBC Safety Glow. In the event of power failure on the offshore oil rig, self illuminating products provide guidance, illuminate obstacles, delineate egress, and light the path to safety. The uses for these high quality photo-luminescent products on an offshore oil rig are limitless.

Our most popular solution created for offshore oil rigs is the illumination for helicopter landing pads. Helicopter landing pads on an offshore oil rig can be extremely treacherous, especially in less than ideal situations. Even the most skilled pilot needs to see obstacles such as drill towers and cranes. With GBC Safety Glow’s Photo-Luminescent Coating, landing pads are illuminated in the dark of night making landing safer and easier.

Posted on May 31, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

UL 1994 Certification

GBC Safety Glow is proud to offer Emergency Egress System Components that meet all IBC/IFC 2009, 2012, 2015 requirements and are also Standards for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems per UL Listing.

Learn More about the UL 1994 Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems

Since the conception of photo-luminescent materials for life safety systems, there have been many “CHEAP” variations of glow materials produced and sold. Obviously price drives everything, but you don’t want to risk your life with “The Cheap stuff.” Most people don’t realize that the World Trade Center towers had photo-luminescent materials. The problem was the materials made at that time were junk! This was a lesson learned the hard way. After the reports of 9/11 were completed, a large number of recommendations came to add photo-luminescent materials, but also to improve the quality by adding stringent testing requirements (UL 1994) to help insure public safety in high rise facilities.

The main objective was to mandate a uniform photo-luminescent emergency evacuation system that would be reliable and consistent. The key components of the emergency egress system were outlined in the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Fire Code (IFC) and the building code was changed in 2009. Only this time the code changes implemented a very specific testing standard through Underwriters Laboratories. The standard is known as UL 1994. The term “tested to UL 1994” is a common tactic used by foreign manufacturers. Only “listed” UL 1994 products make the cut.

WHEN CHOOSING A SYSTEM FOR YOUR FACILITY:
1. What is the warranty on materials & installation?
– Our warranty is 10 years
2. What type of materials are used?
– GBC uses only the highest quality materials to create their products
3. How will the products be fastened.
– GBC uses tested and proven secured methods of fastening
4. Ask for a copy of the UL 1994 listing for each product being installed. GBC’s UL Listings
5. Make sure the company isn’t buying and reselling you foreign made products.
– ALL GBC PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN USA
6. Make sure the installation is guaranteed to pass the fire department code inspection.
– We guarantee your safety egress system will pass fire code

Posted on May 23, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Glow Flakes – Flooring is boring but not with Glow Flakes

GBC Safety Glow has developed self-luminous Glow Flakes that offer a glowing twist to the typical flakes found in resinous flooring systems. These flakes blend in during the day but POP at night or when the lights go out by glowing in the dark!

Our Polymer Glow Flakes have been used in a wide array of decorative flooring systems and we just had to share how awesome they are!

Resinous floor systems are essentially liquids that cure to form a monolithic surface over a substrate such as concrete. Over the years people have referred to these systems primarily as epoxy floors, although most of these floor systems no longer use epoxies. Epoxies have their place in the flooring industry as well, but the advancement of polyureas and polyurethanes have really exploded in the market. Nearly all resinous flooring systems incorporate some type of media (flakes) as a broadcast layer within the system. This incorporation of media (flakes) adds colorful decoration, stability, impact resistance, slip resistance and overall durability of the system. And if you’re going to add flakes anyways, it just makes sense to add glow! Our primary objective in introducing Glow Flakes is the safety aspect, however, our flakes are used in every floor system from night clubs to garage floors because they look great in any flooring! Glow Flakes come in traditional Green Glow and also GBC’s exclusive Blue Glow.

The uses for these self-illuminating flakes are virtually endless. GBC Glow Flakes are produced in 3 different levels of luminancy to effectively light your walkway, path, garage floor, warehouse, commercial or industrial facility or public space. One primarily use for Glow Flakes is egress pathways in commercial and industrial facilities. GBC Glow Flakes are 1/8”- 1/2” flakes which is consistent with size and weight of traditional colored flakes.

When a resinous floor system is part of the project, add GBC Safety Glow polymer glow flakes to the system and light up the night! For more details on GBC Polymer Glow flakes and ordering information, give us a call or send an email! Who knew flooring could be fun!

Posted on May 19, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

GBC Now Offering – Joe Glow Glowing Glass Switch Plates

GBC Safety Glow is excited to offer Joe Glow Glowing Glass Switch Plates. Joe Glow manufactures premium glowing glass products! The combination of high performance glow technology and premium glass make these products illuminate a green glow in low light/no light situations. This provides an added safety feature to any room and and added WOW factor that anyone will be sure to like. Rocker Styles Available: Single, Double, Triple.

Glowing Glass Switch Plates are a practical application for everyday life. Glass is the new style for residential and commercial kitchens, baths, and lobbies. Our beveled glow-in-the-dark glass switch plates can be customized to fit your decor! Learn More today!

Posted on May 19, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Stair ID Signs – Section 1022.8.1 Requirements

GBC Safety Glow’s 15”W x 18”H PVC Stair ID Signs comply with all IBC/IFC 2009, 2012, 2015 requirements. It features a green glow, non-glare background, and raised tactile lettering. The stair identification sign also have Grade 2 Braille and notes the direction of egress to the exit. This stair identification sign is a key informational and navigational aid for firefighters and building evacuees. Stair I.D. Signs are constructed of UL Listed 580 Series Rigid PVC material and are also UL 1994 Listed.

IBC/IFC 2009, 20012, 2015 REGULATIONS –
Section 1022.8: Floor Identification Signs
Per Section 1022.8, a sign shall be provided at each floor landing in exit enclosures connecting more than three stories designating the floor level, the terminus of the top and bottom of the exit enclosure and the identification of the stair or Ramp. The signage shall also state the story of, and the direction to, the exit discharge and the availability of roof access from the enclosure for the fire department. The sign shall be located 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor landing in a position that is readily visible when the doors are in the open and closed positions. Floor level identification signs in tactile characters complying with ICC A117.1 shall be located at each floor level landing adjacent to the door leading from the enclosure into the corridor to identify the floor level.

Full regulations for IBC/IFC 2009, 2012, 2015 Section 1022.8

Posted on May 19, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

GBC Now Offering – Joe Glow Glowing Glass Tiles

GBC Safety Glow is excited to offer Joe Glow Glowing Glass Tiles products to its customers. Joe Glow manufacturers premium architectural glass tiles that glow-in-the-dark! The combination of high performance glow technology and premium glass creates the most elegant tile options for your kitchens, baths, offices, flooring tiles, and much more… Every tile comes with perfectly polished and beveled edges for a premium look and feel! With 8 standard sizes and three glowing colors, you are sure to find tiles for your project.

GLASS TILES
Design your tile work by incorporating glowing glass tiles and enhance the room. Joe Glow Glowing Glass Tiles increase the WOW factor and provide a small amount of lighting in low light/no light environments.

See all Glass Tiles: Click Here

DECORATIVE GLASS TILES
Decorative Glowing Glass Tiles offer an even bigger WOW factor to the room. Choose from one of our many designs or we can create one of a kind tiles just for you!

See all Decorative Glass Tiles: Click Here

GLASS TILE MOSAICS
A custom Glass Tile Mosaic will light up any room. Use outdoor or indoor. Whether by the pool or in your living room, these decorative composites will enhance the area. Choose one of our pre-designed mosaics or design your own!

See all Glass Tile Mosaics: Click Here

Posted on May 18, 2017 April 9, 2018 by Emily GBC

Egress Signs – Accessible Signage Initiative

We all know that clear communication saves lives in an emergency – and Egress Signs are an integral component of clear communication!

GBC Safety Glow now offers photo-luminescent Accessible Egress Signs along with its traditional line of Egress Signs. By offering these new signs we are in part helping to inspire continuous change in the advancement of public safety for all people – including those with physical challenges. We proudly offer the new accessible egress signage with the information you need to share with facility occupants.

Interested in joining our initiative or incorporating Accessible Egress signs into your building facility? Contact Us Today!

Accessible Signage Initiative:
New IBC/IFC 2009, 2012, 2015 requirements continue to advance codes related to life saving photo-luminescent egress systems. By offering these photo-luminescent egress signs, in accordance with UL 1994, we are including physically challenged citizens with the same life saving information. We are proud to partner with Egress Group Pty Ltd. on our Accessible Signage Initiative. Click to learn more.