A Guide to Emergency Lighting in Dallas

Dallas is quite weather-wise compared to its neighbor cities down on the gulf coast. But if there’s a problem in Dallas emergency lights are already in place to make sure everyone stays safe.

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Dallas has spectacular architecture, from the Reunion Tower to Fountain Place to the Winspear Opera House and City Hall. These structures are well designed for comfortable work and play. But without serious forethought, many could become traps in an emergency. Some office towers are extremely tall, and stairwells in usually have no natural light. Other buildings have massive glass walls and facings.

Imagine trying to leave the Bank of America Tower or Cowboy’s stadium during a serious incident! Fortunately, designers think about these things ahead of time, and so do government officials.

Emergency lighting is for safety

Many Texans aren’t aware of just how much is in place already in case of a serious event. Whatever the event, from power outage to fire or worse, one of the most important issues is emergency light. All major structures, both in Dallas and throughout the country, are covered by regulations stipulated in the National Electric Code and enforced by OSHA, which dictate the availability and function of emergency lighting. The codes essentially mandate that emergency lighting be available for 90 minutes after a power outage from the worksite (an office, for example) to a safe place (outside on the street).

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Of course, all of us have seen the bug-eyed emergency lighting fixtures with two lights sticking out of a box like a couple of bizarre insect eyeballs on sticks. They’re funny looking contraptions, but they serve their purpose well. The bug-eyed models are still in use, especially in workshops and industrial facilities, but there are plenty of more tasteful styles for more Dallas’s more refined environments.

Dual-use fixtures as Dallas emergency lighting

Many emergency lighting fixtures serve a dual purpose as regular fixtures. You wouldn’t even recognize them as emergency lights. The fixtures contain a battery that powers the light when the power is out. There are emergency fixtures that match just about any other kind of standard fixture, such as fluorescent lights, or recessed canister lights. Attractive, low-power and long-lasting LED equipment is also available.

The type of emergency lighting depends a lot on the particular application. Special fixtures are required for outdoor applications. All outdoor fixtures need to be moisture and rain resistant, but different conditions may require different products. For example, freezing conditions require special batteries. There are even explosion proof emergency lights for areas with hazardous materials. And, while most batteries are designed to meet the 90-minute lifespan required by the NEC, there are a wide variety of lights with battery life spans reaching up to eight hours and more.

Conclusion

While most of us don’t think too much about it, we’re already prepared for many potential problems. And though it’s not known for disasters, Dallas emergency lights are already on the job just in case.