Egress Learning Center
Self-Testing Exit Signs: Complete Buyer Playbook
This resource explains how self-testing (self-diagnostic) exit signs work, the tests they perform, what inspectors look for, and how to pick and document the right units for your building. Written...
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Wireless Exit Signs: The Complete Buyer’s & Code Compliance Guide
This guide explains what “wireless” exit signs really are, when each type passes code, and how to implement them with fewer headaches and lower lifetime cost. Written in plain English...
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Tritium Exit Sign Compliance Handbook
A practical, plain-English guide to owner duties for self-luminous (tritium) exit signs — labeling, recordkeeping, incident reporting, and end-of-life steps. Browse code-ready self-luminous signs Tritium Exit Signs – Complete Guide...
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Wet Location vs. Damp Location Exit Signs — NEMA/IP Rating Guide
Commercial building managers often ask which exit sign rating they need when moisture is involved. This guide explains exactly when to choose a wet location model versus a damp location...
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No-Wiring Retrofits: How Facilities Cut Install Time with Self-Luminous Signs
Swap failing or hard-to-wire exit signs in hours—not days. This guide shows when self-luminous (tritium) signs are the fastest, safest retrofit and how to do it right. No-wiring self-luminous exit...
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Do Exit Signs Need Battery Backup?
Do exit signs need battery backup? In almost every case, yes. To pass inspection and protect occupants, egress legends must remain illuminated for at least 90 minutes when normal power...
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Are LED Lights Safe? Myth-Busting Health Risks
Are LED lights safe? That’s a question many businesses, homeowners, and health-conscious consumers are asking as LED technology becomes the norm. While these lights are praised for their energy efficiency...
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Explosion Proof Exit & Emergency Light Combo Signs – Buyer’s Guide
Explosion-proof exit sign & emergency light combos (a.k.a. all-in-one explosion-proof exit signs) combine illuminated EXIT signage and egress lighting inside a sealed, rugged enclosure for Class I/II/III hazardous locations....
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Mount It Right: The Complete Guide to Emergency Lighting Installation Options
Emergency light mounting directly impacts coverage, visibility, and code compliance. This guide walks through wall, ceiling, end/flag, and recessed mounting—plus spacing, aiming, and on-site tips—so you avoid shadows and keep...
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When Exit Emergency Combo Units Are Required
Exit sign & emergency light combos (also known as combination exit signs, all-in-one exit signs or 2-in-1 exit signs) unite an illuminated “EXIT” legend (as required by code) and egress...
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Comparison Guide: Photoluminescent vs Tritium Exit Signs (Power-Free Options)
This guide explains how photoluminescent exit signs and tritium (self-luminous) exit signs work, where each excels, and how to keep them compliant—so you stay inspection-ready under UL 924, NFPA 101,...
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Emergency Lights vs. Wall Pack Lights: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Emergency lights vs wall pack lights: one is code-required life-safety egress lighting (UL 924), the other is general exterior/area illumination. This guide breaks down the difference, when to use each,...
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