Tarkett Rolls Out Updated Safe-T-First System

Solon, OH, January 27, 2016—Tarkett has introduced its newly updated Safe-T-First System (STF). In compliance with International Building Code requirements, the revamped STF utilizes photoluminescent technology to provide a complete escape path marking system through emergency egress stairwells and hallways that may go dark in the event of a fire or other unexpected power outage.

When emergency exit routes are no longer visible, this increases potential injury and even death due to slips or falls. As proven in a study conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the speed of evacuation in a dark stairwell with photoluminescent markings was statistically equal to the speed of evacuation in a standard lighted stairwell. STF integrates photoluminescent technology into color- and design-coordinated resilient flooring products, allowing the space to look well-designed when lit, in addition to providing safe passage when dark.