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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 Sign Installation

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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Exit Sign Guy in front of chalkboard comparing wall vs ceiling mount emergency lights with diagram.

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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Exit Emergency Combo Units Requirements

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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Photoluminescent Or Tritium Exit Signs

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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Wall Pack Lights Vs Emergency Lights Differences

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 How to Choose

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

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 Disposal Service

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 Load Method

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

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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Green Tritium Exit Sign Above Door

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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