Egress Learning Center

Remote Head Spacing Guide

Remote Head Spacing Guide: Corridors, Stairs & Open Areas

Practical spacing methods for remote heads—how to hit light-level targets, choose beam spreads, and set center-to-center distances for corridors, stairs, and open areas. For product options, see LED remote head emergency...

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Remote Head Code Requirements: UL 924 + NFPA 101 + NEC 700 Instruction

Remote Head Code Requirements: UL 924 + NFPA 101 + NEC 700 (2025 Guide)

A plain-English breakdown of how UL 924, NFPA 101, and NEC 700 apply when you use remote heads with a remote-capable unit—what inspectors check, the light-level targets, wiring rules, and the documentation you’ll need....

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Outdoor / Wet-Location Exit Sign + Light Combo Units – Ratings, Sizing & Install Guide

Outdoor / Wet-Location Exit Sign + Light Combo Units – Ratings, Sizing & Install Guide

This engineering guide explains how to plan, specify, and install outdoor / wet-location exit sign + emergency light combo units without guesswork. It’s intentionally informational (not a shopping page) so...

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Steel & Metal Exit Sign and Light Combos - Durability, Sizing & Code Guide

Steel & Metal Exit Sign and Light Combos - Durability, Sizing & Code Guide

If your facility needs an exit sign with integrated emergency lights that can take abuse and stay compliant, this guide explains when to specify a steel (metal) exit sign &...

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Self-Testing Exit Sign Combos: Which One Should I Buy? (Wet Location, High-Lumen, Remote-Capable, Metal Housing)

Self-Testing Exit Sign Combos: Which One Should I Buy? (Wet Location, High-Lumen, Remote-Capable, Metal Housing)

Buying a self-testing (self-diagnostic) exit sign & emergency light combo isn’t just about “red vs. green letters.” The right unit depends on environment (indoor vs. wet location), light output (standard...

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Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos – Extending Emergency Coverage

Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos – Extending Emergency Coverage

Remote-capable exit sign & emergency light combos let one fixture power additional low-voltage remote heads—perfect when an egress route turns a corner, drops into a stair, or opens to a...

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High-Lumen Exit Sign Combos for Tall Ceilings & Long Throws (Photometrics + Spacing)

High-Lumen Exit Sign Combos for Tall Ceilings & Long Throws (Photometrics + Spacing)

If you’re mounting an exit sign combo at 12–25+ ft, or you need a long throw down a corridor or across an open volume, standard combo heads can look fine...

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Commercial Die-Cast Exit Sign Combo UL 924 Review

Commercial Die-Cast Exit Sign Combo UL 924 – Die-Cast Aluminum Exit Light Combos

A commercial die-cast exit sign combo UL 924 is a premium, metal-housed fixture that combines an illuminated EXIT legend with adjustable emergency egress lighting—automatically transferring to battery during a power...

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Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo Guide Lecture

Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo – Ultimate Guide

Learn code basics, selection factors, housing types, testing, and city notes for exit sign/emergency light combos.

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Photoluminescent Exit Sign Code Requirements Lecture

Photoluminescent Exit Sign Code Requirements (UL 924 & NFPA 101)

Photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) exit signs can be fully code-compliant when installed correctly. This guide distills the essentials of UL 924, NFPA 101, IBC/IFC, and OSHA for non-electrical EXIT signage—covering listing &...

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Photoluminescent Exit Sign 101 lecture

Photoluminescent Exit Signs 101

If you need exit signs that don’t rely on electricity yet still meet code, photoluminescent exit signs are the go-to solution. These “glow-in-the-dark” signs charge up from normal room lighting...

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Exterior Exit Sign Instruction

Wet-Location Exit Signs: Outdoor Guide

When exit doors lead into rain, snow, or spray, you can’t use just any sign. Wet-location exit signs are engineered to withstand direct water exposure and harsh weather while keeping...

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