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Architectural Emergency Lights

Architectural emergency lights (also called decorative emergency lights) deliver code-required egress illumination in a refined, low-profile form. Slim wall/ceiling housings, premium finishes, and high-efficiency LEDs provide discreet coverage with 90-minute battery backup for corridors, stair towers, galleries, and lobbies. See all emergency lights; for matching wayfinding explore architectural exit signs, or for all-in-one fixtures see architectural exit lights (combos). For layout-driven installs, consider recessed emergency lights or remote-capable emergency lights.

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What to Look for in Architectural Emergency Lights

  • Egress performance at 90 minutes: Size lumen output/beam spread to hit target foot-candles along paths; set head aim and verify spacing by mounting height—not just initial output.
  • Form factor & install: Choose recessed or ultra-slim surface housings to keep sightlines clean; confirm junction-box pattern, ceiling clearance, and glare control for galleries and lobbies.
  • Finish & environment: Match designer finishes to the palette; specify damp/wet ratings where needed, and consider self-testing or remote-capable options for streamlined maintenance.

Architectural emergency lights keep sightlines clean while delivering the foot-candle levels your plans call for. Use slim wall or ceiling locations to cross-light corridors and stairs, and tune head aim or lens cut-off to control glare on glossy finishes, glass, and artwork. Always validate spacing at the 90-minute mark—not just at initial output.

For high-end interiors, match finishes to adjacent metalwork and consider recessed or micro-profile housings near doors and soffits. Place indicators where they’re readable from floor level, and prefer front-service layouts so batteries and boards can be accessed without disturbing alignment or trim.

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Architectural Emergency Lights - Specs & Features

  • Egress photometrics: Specify optics to maintain required foot-candles at 90 minutes; use asymmetric beams and glare shields to cross-light corridors without hotspots on glass or artwork.
  • Slim & recessed forms: Micro-profile surface housings and recessed kits preserve sightlines; confirm junction-box pattern, ceiling grid compatibility, and service clearance at install height.
  • Power & diagnostics: Universal 120/277 VAC, brownout/LVD protection, documented recharge time; optional self-testing automates monthly function and the annual full-duration check.
  • Finishes & environments: Designer finishes (white/black/metallic) for interiors; select damp/wet-location variants where moisture is present.

FAQs About Architectural Emergency Lights

What makes an emergency light “architectural”?

Premium housings (e.g., die-cast aluminum), refined finishes, and recessed or slim profiles that blend into design-led interiors—while meeting UL 924 with a verified 90-minute egress runtime.

How do I control glare on glossy finishes or glass walls?

Use fixtures with asymmetric optics or add cut-off shields, then fine-tune head aim during commissioning to keep light off reflective surfaces while maintaining egress levels at 90 minutes.

When should I choose recessed vs. ultra-slim surface housings?

Recessed housings disappear into ceilings and soffits where sightlines matter most (galleries, lobbies). Ultra-slim surface units are ideal where ceiling depth is limited or access above the ceiling is restricted.

Can architectural emergency lights be remote-capable?

Many design-grade units offer remote-head outputs. Verify the remote voltage/watt rating and plan wire runs and voltage drop so remote heads remain bright at the end of discharge.