Egress Learning Center
Wall Pack Lights – Types, Uses & How to Choose
If you need reliable wall-mounted fixtures for security and egress lighting, wall pack lights are the go-to solution. Modern LED wall packs deliver bright illumination with up to 80% energy savings...
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Exit Signs Voltage and Wattage Explained
Voltage and wattage determine how your exit signs connect to building power, how much they cost to run 24/7, and whether they’ll pass code. This guide explains 120V vs 277V,...
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Tritium Exit Sign Disposal (Step-by-Step Guide)
How to recycle or retire self-luminous exit signs safely and in compliance — with a simple 4-step process you can hand to your team. Replace with Self-Luminous Exit Signs Complete...
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Remote Head Lighting with Exit Signs — Planning & Sizing Guide
Need exit signs that also power remote lamps? This plain-English guide shows facility teams how to plan, size, and wire remote lamp heads driven from an exit sign’s battery—so you...
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Igniting Awareness: New Fire Safety Survey
Exploring the realm of fire safety, the Fire Safety Survey provides an in-depth glimpse into the preparedness of 1,055 individuals for fire emergencies. As we delve into the survey findings,...
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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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UL 924 Compliance vs. Local Emergency Lighting Requirements in NYC & Chicago
This guide explains how a UL 924 listing serves as the national baseline for emergency lights and exit signs, and where New York City and Chicago impose stricter local requirements—so...
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