Aluminum Exit Sign Information

Egress lighting is required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) in article 700-16.  This section speaks of the importance of not only exit signs, but all emergency lighting as well.  Considering the importance of these signs, makes it an easy decision to choose a sign that is constructed of a durable material such as aluminum.

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Cast Aluminum Construction

Cast aluminum exit signs are durable and since aluminum doesn’t rust, resistant to some of the elements.  They are tough enough to be placed in abusive environments such as factories, yet can be elegant enough to be installed in fine dining restaurants.  

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Electrically powered exit lights contain a battery that backs up the main electrical service to a building.  This allows them to glow for the additional ninety minutes, after a disruption in electrical service, which is required by article 700 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). 

The NEC sets the rules and regulations for any and all electrical installations and provides safe and secure methods for ensuring that 9the electrical worker knows the proper methods of performing certain tasks.  The NEC, however, is not the final word on regulations pertaining to electrical work, as local agencies can set their own rules.  When a local rule conflicts with the NEC, it is the best practice to abide by the rule that is the stricter of the two.

Aluminum Exit Sign Technology

Some important things to note about aluminum LED exit signs are that they require less and 5 watts of electricity to run with LED technology and have a lifespan expected between 8 to 10 years.  Add those features together and compare them to an exit sign that runs on incandescent bulbs and your building has saved thousands of dollars in electricity over the course of the exit signs life span.

Aluminum Exit Signs are durable and and appealing. We offer a variety of finishes.

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

LED technology has been an incredible break through for the design of newer exit signs.  Through the use of LEDs, truly elegant and efficient designs have become available.  The LED is not much different than an incandescent bulb, however it lacks the filament.  LEDs also operate at much cooler temperatures than incandescent bulbs which use electricity flowing across a filament to create heat resulting in a side effect known as light.  LED exit sign models are the most popular type of electrical fixture today.

Conclusion

While exit signs are a requirement of all public buildings, with the new designs and technologies, you can see that these signs do not have to remain the mundane signs of yesteryear.  From stunning designs involving acrylic panels that are flooded with LED light, to  steel signs that are designed for the harshest environments and are deemed explosion proof, exit signs are designed for just about every environment known to man.  Since there are so many different types of exit signs available, it is best to consult with both a person familiar with your local building codes as well as a reputable dealer who can best advise you of the options available to you.

By Jonathan Carter+