Egress Learning Center
Self-Testing vs Manual ROI — Exit Signs & Emergency Lights
Cut maintenance time and prove the savings. This guide explains—in plain English—how self-testing (self-diagnostic) exit signs and emergency lights reduce labor, improve compliance, and pay back fast. If you’re exploring...
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Exit Sign Placement Wizard – Count & Layout Guide
Plan exit-sign coverage the easy way. This guide pairs a practical, plain-English walkthrough with a drop-in tool that estimates how many signs you’ll need and where they should go. If...
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Exit Sign and Emergency Light Code Finder
Use our Code-Finder for exit sign and emergency lighting rules that apply to your building and location. Pick an environment (office, school, hospital, warehouse, residential) and a jurisdiction (U.S. baseline,...
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Exit Sign & Emergency Light Battery Runtime & Load Calculator
This long-form resource helps facility managers and electricians calculate battery runtime and load sizing for exit signs and emergency lights—so you can pass UL 924 and avoid surprises on annual 90-minute...
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Exit Sign Type Picker + ROI Calculator (LED vs Photoluminescent vs Tritium)
This resource helps facility managers pick the right exit sign technology—LED, Photoluminescent, or Tritium—and quantify ROI for new installs and retrofits. Written in plain English for Facilities and EHS teams....
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Battery Backup Emergency Lights — Runtime, Batteries & Self-Testing Explained
Battery backup emergency lights are life-safety fixtures that switch to internal batteries during a power loss to keep egress paths illuminated. This guide explains what they are, how UL 924 and...
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Architectural Die-Cast Aluminum Emergency Lights Guide
Architectural die-cast aluminum emergency lights balance design, toughness, and thermal performance better than basic plastic or utilitarian steel. This guide explains when to choose die-cast—especially for premium interiors—then points you...
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How to Size Wall Pack Lights (HID→LED Replacement Chart)
This resource explains wall pack lights—specifically how to size them correctly using an HID→LED replacement table, how cutoff styles affect distribution and glare, which specs to prioritize (lumens, efficacy, CCT, sensors),...
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Red vs Green Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Which Color Should You Choose?
This long-form resource compares red vs green for Photoluminescent Exit Signs so you can choose the right color for your building. It explains how photoluminescent signs glow, how human vision...
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How Self-Diagnostic Emergency Lights Work (Plain English Guide)
This guide explains how self-diagnostic emergency lights monitor themselves, run automatic tests, and alert you before an outage—so you stay inspection-ready under UL 924 and NFPA 101. Written in plain English for...
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Best Battery-Backup Exit Signs for 2025 (By Building Type)
This buyer’s guide compares the best battery-backup exit signs for 2025 by building type—schools, warehouses, hospitals, cold storage, wet locations, and hazardous locations. It explains how backup systems work, the...
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Recessed Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, 8″ Red (Chicago Approved)
This guide explains how to specify, install, and pass inspection with a Recessed Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, 8" Red Letters for Chicago-code projects. It’s written for contractors, architects, and...
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