Designing Evacuation Routes: Materials and Lighting

Evacuation routes are the arteries of safety in any building. The choice of materials and lighting determines the speed and safety of people's evacuation.

DBN Requirements for Evacuation Routes

According to DBN B.1.1-7:2016 "Fire safety of construction objects", evacuation routes must meet strict requirements:

Finishing materials:

Element	Combustibility Class	Smoke Generation	Toxicity
Walls	G1 (CM-1)	D1-D2	T1-T2
Ceiling	NG (CM-0)	D1	T1
Floor	G2 (CM-2)	D2	T2

Emergency Lighting System

Modern solutions allow for direct integration of emergency lighting into the panels. This provides:

• Even lighting without shadows
• Autonomous operation for up to 3 hours in case of power outage
• Photoluminescent elements for additional navigation
• Automatic activation when fire alarm is triggered

GYPSUN Navigation Solutions

We offer a comprehensive navigation system for evacuation routes:

1. Panels with integrated LED strips — route illumination
2. Photoluminescent strips — work without power
3. Tactile elements — for people with visual impairment
4. Colour coding — green for exit, red for danger

Properly equipped evacuation routes reduce evacuation time by 40% and significantly reduce the risk of panic.