ASTM E2030-09a
Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings

Standard No.

ASTM E2030-09a

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E2030-09a

Scope

Photoluminescent safety markings may be used to indicate the direction of the means of egress (escape route).

Note 18212;Specification E 2072 covers photometric requirements for photoluminescent (phosphorescent) safety materials.

Photoluminescent safety markings can be divided into the following categories:

Floor Mounted Markings8212;These markings include floor tiles, stair treads, stair nosings, floor inserts, tactile warning strips, coatings, epoxy casting resins, and other markings attached to the floor.

Wall Mounted Markings8212;These markings include coatings, wall bases, tapes, corner guards, signage, evacuation route diagrams, guidance strips, and other markings attached to walls, doors, handrails, columns, and other obstructions.

1.1 This guide describes recommended uses and information on installation of photoluminescent safety markings. This guide does not establish a standard practice to follow. Required markings shall be installed in accordance with applicable building codes.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2030-09a Referenced Document

• ASTM E2072 Standard Specification for Photoluminescent 40;Phosphorescent41; Safety Markings*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM E2238 Standard Guide for Evacuation Route Diagrams*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM E284 Standard Terminology of Appearance

ASTM E2030-09a history

• 2009 ASTM E2030-09a Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2009 ASTM E2030-09 Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2008 ASTM E2030-08 Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2007 ASTM E2030-07 Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2006 ASTM E2030-06a Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2006 ASTM E2030-06 Standard Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2004 ASTM E2030-04 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 2002 ASTM E2030-02 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
• 1999 ASTM E2030-99 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent Safety Markings