In December, 2003, the County College of Morris started remodeling several campus buildings. In the pre-planning stages of the construction effort, the electrical contractor accepted responsibility to properly dispose of hazardous materials recovered or during the remodeling effort which included the 23
tritium exit signs. On May 3, 2005, the college requested proof of disposal from the contractor. The contractor was not able to produce the required documents. Upon further investigation, the contractor is currently unaware of the location or disposition of the missing signs.
The exit signs were Everglo model 700C/10 with average manufacturing date of June, 2002. Maximum tritium content of each sign was 25 Curies.
The college has notified
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection of the missing signs.