Egress Learning Center
Tritium Exit Signs: How They Work, When to Use Them, and Compliance
No-power, always-on exit signage—what tritium (self-luminous) signs are, when to use them, and how to stay compliant. Quick definition: A tritium (self-luminous) exit sign uses sealed glass tubes with tritium...
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Special Use Emergency Lights – For the Most Demanding Environments
Special-use emergency lights solve problems standard units can’t—bigger spaces, harsher environments, design-sensitive interiors, or long egress paths. Use this hub to jump to the right solution (high-lumen, wet/cold-rated, remote-capable, recessed,...
Read MoreThe History of Emergency Evacuations and How We Plan Today
Emergency evacuation—the immediate removal of people from a dangerous area—is essential to public safety. Evacuations may result from natural disasters, fires, industrial accidents, military attacks, or public health crises. Whether...
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10 Easy Ways to Fail a Fire Inspection (And How to Avoid Them)
It’s that time of year again—no, not the holidays. We’re talking about your annual fire inspection. That one visit from your local fire marshal can determine whether your business is...
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Exit Signs, Then and Now – A Decade in the Making
Exit signs have evolved dramatically. From hot, failure-prone incandescent boxes to today’s efficient, smart, and internationally recognizable legends, the journey mirrors advances in safety codes, materials, and optics. This guide...
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Tritium Exit Signs: Safe, Self‑Powered Emergency Lighting
A quick, plain-English walkthrough of what tritium exit signs are, how they glow without power, and when they’re the right choice. View self-luminous exit signs Tritium Exit Signs – Complete...
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Chicago & NYC Exit Sign Code Compliance — UL 924 vs. Local Rules
This guide explains how a UL 924 listing serves as the national baseline for exit signs and emergency lights—and where New York City and Chicago impose stricter local requirements—so your installs...
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Explosion Proof Emergency Lights – Built for Hazardous Locations
Explosion-proof emergency lights are engineered for hazardous atmospheres—areas with flammable gases, vapors, dusts, or fibers—where a spark inside a fixture must never ignite the surrounding environment. This guide explains where...
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Time Delay Emergency Lights – Why You Need Them After Power Is Restored
Time Delay on Emergency Lights keeps egress illumination on briefly after power returns—bridging the gap while fluorescent and HID sources (metal halide, mercury vapor, high‑pressure sodium) warm up to full...
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