Egress Learning Center
The 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 exit signs and emergency lights—and where New York City and Chicago impose stricter local requirements—so your...
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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
The Time Delay option available on select emergency lighting units plays a critical safety role in facilities using gas vapor lighting systems. While most emergency lights turn off the moment...
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