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Exit Sign Regulations: UL 924 Compliance, Placement & Testing
Last updated: October 2025 Exit signs are life-safety devices first, fixtures second. This guide translates exit-sign-specific UL 924 rules your inspector will check—letter geometry, visibility, chevrons, power, and testing—so you can...
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Types of Emergency Lighting: Indoor, Damp, and Wet-Rated (Guide)
This guide breaks down the types of emergency lighting you’ll actually specify—indoor, damp, and wet—so you can match the product to the environment. For exterior or wash‑down installs, start with...
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How to Install Emergency Lights and Exit Signs
This resource explains how to install emergency lights and exit signs safely—from pre-install checks and mounting steps to wiring, testing, and documentation. If you’re still choosing fixtures, browse our battery...
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Emergency Light Batteries – Sealed Lead-Acid vs. Nickel-Cadmium
All emergency lighting fixtures rely on an internal battery to supply power when building electricity fails. These batteries are rechargeable, must fully charge within 24 hours, and are required to...
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Batteries For Emergency Lights and Exit Signs
This guide covers the essentials of batteries for emergency lights—why they’re needed, the types available, how to maintain them, and the key differences (lead-acid vs nickel-cadmium). We also include safe...
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Your Complete Guide to International Exit Signs & Safety Standards
Contents Overview Why Choose International Exit Signs Voltage Requirements Canadian Exit Signs Symbol Requirements “Running Man” Exit Signs Overview Every industrialized country in the world has their own requirements for...
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Hazardous Location Exit Signs – Class 1 Division 1 vs. Division 2
Installing exit signs in hazardous environments requires more than standard fixtures. In areas where flammable gases, vapors, dusts, or fibers are present, using standard electrical equipment can increase the risk...
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New York City Exit Sign Requirements – What You Need to Know
This guide breaks down New York City’s exit sign requirements—how they differ from national codes, what to look for in compliant signs (NYC-approved exit signs), and how to implement them...
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International Emergency Lights – Global Power Compatibility
Emergency Lights for Global Installations Installing emergency lights in offshore or international facilities can present unique challenges—especially when it comes to voltage and frequency compatibility. Electrical infrastructure varies around the...
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Emergency Light Circuit Boards
Emergency light circuit boards (charger/driver/transfer) are the brain of a unit: they charge the battery on normal power, sense outages, switch to battery, and drive the LEDs for ≥ 90...
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Understanding Emergency Light Transformers – Function, Testing & Replacement
Emergency light transformers—what they do and how to spec/diagnose them. This guide explains line vs. low-voltage sections in unit equipment, how transformers interface with charger/driver boards, common failure symptoms, and...
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Emergency Light Voltage Drop
Emergency Light Voltages and Voltage Drop Calculations Emergency Light Voltage Understanding Voltage Drop Calculating Voltage Drop Formulas: Amps, Volts, Watts Voltage Drop Examples Browse Emergency Lights Emergency Light Voltage The...
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