Egress Learning Center
How to Size Wall Pack Lights (HID→LED Replacement Chart)
This resource explains wall pack lights—specifically how to size them correctly using an HID→LED replacement table, how cutoff styles affect distribution and glare, which specs to prioritize (lumens, efficacy, CCT, sensors),...
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Red vs Green Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Which Color Should You Choose?
This long-form resource compares red vs green for Photoluminescent Exit Signs so you can choose the right color for your building. It explains how photoluminescent signs glow, how human vision...
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Photoluminescent Exit Signs: 50-, 75-, or 100-Foot—Which Do You Need?
This long-form resource explains how to choose between 50-foot, 75-foot, or 100-foot photoluminescent exit signs for your building. It covers what “viewing distance” means, how ambient lighting affects these glow-in-the-dark...
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How Self-Diagnostic Emergency Lights Work (Plain English Guide)
This guide explains how self-diagnostic emergency lights monitor themselves, run automatic tests, and alert you before an outage—so you stay inspection-ready under UL 924 and NFPA 101. Written in plain English for...
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Best Battery-Backup Exit Signs for 2025 (By Building Type)
This buyer’s guide compares the best battery-backup exit signs for 2025 by building type—schools, warehouses, hospitals, cold storage, wet locations, and hazardous locations. It explains how backup systems work, the...
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Recessed Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, 8″ Red (Chicago Approved)
This guide explains how to specify, install, and pass inspection with a Recessed Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, 8" Red Letters for Chicago-code projects. It’s written for contractors, architects, and...
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Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, Aluminum, 8-inch Red
This long-form resource explains what an Edge-Lit Exit Sign – Stair, Aluminum, 8" Red is, where it fits best in Chicago-code projects, how to install it cleanly, and the exact...
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Economy Edge-Lit LED Exit Sign – Red or Green
This modern, budget-friendly edge-lit LED exit sign uses a crystal-clear acrylic panel to “float” a red or green EXIT legend for a clean architectural look. Despite the slim profile, it’s...
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Self-Testing Exit Signs: Complete Buyer Playbook
This resource explains how self-testing (self-diagnostic) exit signs work, the tests they perform, what inspectors look for, and how to pick and document the right units for your building. Written...
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Wireless Exit Signs: The Complete Buyer’s & Code Compliance Guide
This guide explains what “wireless” exit signs really are, when each type passes code, and how to implement them with fewer headaches and lower lifetime cost. Written in plain English...
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Tritium Compliance Handbook: Facts, Safety, and Proper Disposal
This long-form resource explains what tritium is, where tritium exit signs are used, how to manage them safely, and the exact steps to recycle them legally. Written in plain English...
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Wet Location vs. Damp Location Exit Signs — What’s the Difference?
Commercial building managers often ask which exit sign rating they need when moisture is involved. This guide explains exactly when to choose a wet location model versus a damp location...
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