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Recessed Emergency Lights
Designed to blend seamlessly into ceilings, recessed emergency lights offer a clean, modern appearance without sacrificing safety or code compliance. These low-profile fixtures are ideal for applications where maintaining architectural aesthetics is just as important as emergency egress visibility.
Most recessed units feature energy-efficient LED lamp heads and integrated battery backup systems, providing the required 90 minutes of illumination during power outages. With IC-rated housings, they are safe to install near insulation and are well suited for both new construction and retrofit projects.
Whether you're outfitting a hotel corridor, office lobby, or upscale retail space, recessed emergency lights deliver discreet, code-compliant performance without visible bulk or exposed hardware.
What is recessed emergency lighting? It's a type of fixture installed flush within the ceiling, designed to deliver reliable emergency illumination while maintaining a minimal visual footprint.
FAQs About Recessed Emergency Lights
❓ Where are recessed emergency lights typically used?
Common in hotels, theaters, office buildings, and upscale retail — anywhere that clean ceiling lines and minimal visual disruption are desired.
❓ Are they safe for use in insulated ceilings?
Yes. IC-rated housings are designed for direct contact with insulation and are required for most ceiling applications to meet building code.
❓ Do these lights meet emergency lighting codes?
Absolutely. UL 924–listed models are required to provide at least 90 minutes of emergency illumination per NFPA 101 and OSHA standards.
❓ Can I retrofit recessed emergency lighting into an existing ceiling?
Yes. Many models are available as retrofit kits that fit into standard ceiling cutouts, making upgrades fast and code-compliant.
❓ What kind of batteries do these lights use?
Most use NiCad, NiMH, or Lithium battery packs with automatic charging and test features. Some also offer self-testing for compliance.
❓ Are recessed lights as bright as surface-mounted models?
Yes — high-output LED heads in recessed fixtures can provide equivalent or better egress lighting while maintaining a cleaner visual design.