Egress Learning Center
NYC Self‑Testing Exit Signs — Self‑Diagnostic Indicators, Runtime & Inspection
NYC self‑testing (self‑diagnostic) exit signs can simplify code compliance by automating monthly/annual tests, flagging faults, and keeping you inspection‑ready—without turning your maintenance crew into electricians. This guide covers what NYC...
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Cold‑Weather Emergency Lights: Heaters, Batteries & Outdoor Layout
Freezing temperatures reduce battery output and stress seals—two reasons ordinary gear can fail outside. This guide explains how to specify cold‑weather emergency lights that maintain the full 90‑minute runtime in...
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Troubleshooting Wet‑Location Emergency Lights
Outdoor and wash‑down environments can expose weak links in an emergency light. This hands‑on guide gives you a clear, repeatable workflow to diagnose wet‑location emergency lights—covering power/charger checks, battery tests,...
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Vandal‑Resistant Emergency Lights & Exit Signs
High‑abuse locations—schools, parking structures, transit platforms, correctional and behavioral health areas—demand vandal‑resistant emergency lights and exit signs. This guide shows how to select impact‑resistant, tamper‑proof equipment that still meets life‑safety...
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Remote Heads vs Integrated Emergency Lighting Outdoors
Designing outdoor egress lighting means choosing between remote heads (lamp heads powered by a separate battery unit) and integrated units (battery and heads in one weatherproof enclosure, including exit/light combos)....
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Maintaining & Troubleshooting Weatherproof Emergency Lights
Outdoor and wash‑down environments are rough on life‑safety gear. This maintenance guide shows you how to keep weatherproof emergency lights inspection‑ready—covering test schedules, self‑testing, battery care, water‑ingress prevention, and a...
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Wet‑Location Emergency Egress Lighting: Exit Signs, Emergency Lights & Combos
When emergency egress equipment is exposed to rain, wash-down, or snow, ordinary indoor gear won’t cut it. Wet-location egress lighting is built to tolerate direct moisture while still providing code-compliant...
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Dark Sky Friendly Wall Packs: Full-Cutoff & Shielding Explained
Imagine a wall light that brightens your building’s exterior without glaring into the sky or a neighbor’s windows. That’s the promise of dark sky friendly wall pack lighting. By using...
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Wall Pack Lighting Code Compliance (UL, DLC, Title 24)
A plain‑English guide to wall pack lighting code compliance—what core UL listings mean (UL 1598, UL 924), how DLC affects rebates, and what Title 24 requires for outdoor controls. This reference is written...
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Wall Pack Specification Checklist: Choosing the Right Fixture
Use this plain‑English wall pack specification checklist to choose the right fixture for your site—fast. We cover output and distribution, CCT/CRI, wet‑location durability, surge protection, controls (photocell/motion/bi‑level), emergency egress options,...
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Wall Pack Lighting Layout & Photometric Guide
A practical, plain-English guide to planning wall pack lighting layouts using photometrics—how to choose distributions, set mounting height, estimate spacing, control glare, and verify light levels at night. Written for...
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Wall Pack Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
A practical, plain-English walkthrough for installing wall pack lights—from planning and mounting to wiring, sealing, aiming, and testing. Built for building managers and facility engineers who want safe, code-aware installs...
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