High Lumen Emergency Lights
High lumen emergency lights deliver powerful illumination—typically 600 to 1600 lumens per unit—to extend spacing and support higher mounting heights in large spaces. These fixtures help meet NFPA 101 and IBC egress lighting requirements while reducing fixture counts and install time. See all
Emergency Lights.
600–1600 lm
90-Min Backup
UL 924
Remote-Capable
Wet Location
Buyers Guide Tips
What to Look for in High Lumen Emergency Lights
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Compliance & runtime: UL 924 listing with a minimum 90-minute operation; coordinate details with your AHJ under NFPA 101/IBC.
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Lumen output & spacing: Target 600–1600 lm per unit to extend spacing and support higher mounting heights; verify photometrics for your layout.
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Egress levels: Design to achieve about ≥1 fc average and ≥0.1 fc minimum along the path of egress at 90 minutes.
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Optics & aiming: Choose beam patterns/head styles that push light down corridors or across open floor areas; ensure easy swivel/aim adjustments.
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Power & electronics: Universal 120/277 VAC, solid-state charger/automatic transfer, status indicator, test switch; brownout/surge protection preferred.
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Battery: Maintenance-free Ni-Cd or lithium packs rated for 90 minutes; confirm recharge time and temperature range (heater options for cold spaces).
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Remote capacity: If powering remote heads, select remote-capable models and verify total watt load and wiring distance.
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Environment & rating: Specify damp/wet-location or IP/NEMA ratings where needed; consider vibration and dust exposure for industrial sites.
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Construction: Rugged thermoplastic or metal housings; impact-resistant lenses and hardware appropriate to traffic and mounting height.
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Diagnostics & upkeep: Self-testing electronics to automate monthly/annual checks and simplify recordkeeping.
Ideal for warehouses, gymnasiums, high-ceiling corridors, and manufacturing floors, high-output units are designed to achieve approximately
1 foot-candle average and 0.1 foot-candle minimum along paths of egress at 90 minutes when laid out per photometric guidance.
Premium models offer selectable output settings (up to ~1300 lumens, model dependent), durable thermoplastic or metal housings, and support for
remote-capable emergency lights or
remote emergency lighting heads. Many feature
self-testing emergency lights,
long-life lithium-ion or Ni-Cd batteries, dual 120/277 VAC input, and
wet-location emergency lights ratings; recessed options are available under
recessed emergency lights.
What is a high lumen emergency light?
A high-output egress fixture (typically 600+ lumens) that provides wider coverage and supports higher mounting heights—ideal for warehouses, gyms, and industrial corridors.