Egress Learning Center
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 Signs, Emergency Lights & Combos — Hazard Zone Configurator
Use the interactive Hazard Zone Configurator to match your Class/Division/Group, T-Code, ambient, and exposure. You’ll get exact and near matches with plain-English AHJ notes, plus CSV export for submittals. When...
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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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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...
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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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