What you'll learn

Plan, size, and wire emergency lighting; add remote heads; choose high‑lumen units; meet UL 924 / NFPA 101; and maintain indoor, damp, and wet‑location systems.

19 Resources

• Emergency Lighting: Codes, Testing, and Selection

Power, Batteries & Electronics

• Emergency Light Voltage Drop
• Emergency Light Voltages – When to Use 3.6V, 6V or 12V Systems
• Exit Sign & Emergency Light Battery Runtime & Load Calculator
• Emergency Light Circuit Boards
• Understanding Emergency Light Transformers – Function, Testing & Replacement
• Time Delay Emergency Lights – Why You Need Them After Power Is Restored
• Battery Backup Emergency Lighting Buyers Guide

Testing & Compliance

• Self‑Testing Emergency Lights Guide
• Self-Testing vs Manual ROI — Exit Signs & Emergency Lights

Installation & Layout

• Mount It Right: The Complete Guide to Emergency Lighting Installation Options
• Recessed Emergency Lights Guide
• Emergency Lights vs. Wall Pack Lights: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Types & Applications

• High-Lumen Emergency Lights Guide
• Architectural vs Thermoplastic vs Steel Emergency Lights
• Architectural Die-Cast Aluminum Emergency Lights Guide
• Types of Emergency Lighting: Indoor, Damp, and Wet‑Rated (Guide)
• International Emergency Lights – Global Power Compatibility
• Special Use Emergency Lights – For the Most Demanding Environments

What you'll learn

When combo units are required, how to choose die‑cast, remote‑capable, high‑output or self‑testing models, and how to plan layouts that pass inspection.

6 Resources

• Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo – Ultimate Guide
• Die-Cast Aluminum Exit Light Combos – Durable & Stylish Units
• High-Lumen Exit Sign Combos – High-Output Emergency Lighting
• Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos – Extending Emergency Coverage
• Self-Testing Exit Sign Combos – How Automatic Testing Works
• When Exit Emergency Combo Units Are Required

What you'll learn

Plan remote‑head systems end‑to‑end: host/remote sizing (VA), 12V vs 24V wiring & voltage drop, wire‑gauge vs distance, spacing for corridors/stairs/open areas, MR16 vs PAR36 optics, IP65 outdoor installs, Class I Div 2 basics, and head/host compatibility.

11 Resources

Planning & Selection

• Remote Heads for Emergency Lighting: Sizing, Wiring & Code (+Spacing & Head Calculator)
• Remote Head Lighting with Exit Signs — Planning & Sizing Guide
• MR‑16 vs PAR36 Remote Heads
• Remote Head Compatibility Matrix: Matching Heads & Hosts

Wiring, Distance & Layout

• 12V vs 24V for Remote Heads: Distance, Voltage Drop & Wire Size
• 3.6V Remote Head Wiring & Load Planning
• Remote Head Wire Gauge & Distance Tables (AWG 18–10)
• Remote Head Spacing Guide: Corridors, Stairs & Open Areas
• Stairwells & Egress Turns: Remote‑Head Layouts That Pass Inspection
• Outdoor IP65 Remote Heads: Spacing, Aiming & Mounting
• Hazardous‑Location Remote Heads: Class I, Division 2 Basics

What you'll learn

Choosing exit sign/emergency light combo units — space‑saving benefits, typical applications, and limitations vs. standalone units.

4 Resources

• Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo Units – Selection Guide
• When Should You Use Exit Light Combo Units?
• Remote Heads vs Integrated Emergency Lighting Outdoors
• Exit Light Combos – Advantages & Disadvantages

What you'll learn

How to test emergency lights and exit signs — monthly/annual procedures, using push‑to‑test or self‑test, and documentation tips.

3 Resources

• How to Test Emergency Lights and Exit Signs (Monthly & Yearly)
• Emergency Light Inspection Checklist
• Annual Emergency Light Testing – Step-by-Step Guide

What you'll learn

Preventative maintenance for emergency lights and exit signs — cleaning, battery replacements, testing schedules, and extending product life.

2 Resources

• Emergency Light Preventative Maintenance Guide
• Exit Sign Maintenance Tips

What you'll learn

Exit sign & emergency lighting code compliance — NFPA 101 basics, UL 924 listing requirements, common violations and how to avoid them.

5 Resources

• Exit Sign & Emergency Light Code Compliance – Overview
• Fire Marshal Inspection Tips for Emergency Lighting
• Top 5 Emergency Light Code Violations (And How to Fix Them)
• Exit Sign Code Compliance Checklist
• NFPA 101 Exit Sign Requirements – Quick Guide

What you'll learn

Placement and counts, battery‑backup options, voltage/wattage basics, recessed/architectural vs thermoplastic designs, and international & self‑testing variants.

17 Resources

• Exit Signs 101: Compliance, Configurations & Planning

Planning & Compliance

• Your Complete Guide to International Exit Signs & Safety Standards
• Self-Testing Exit Signs: Benefits & Compliance
• Self-Testing Exit Signs: Complete Buyer Playbook
• Best Battery-Backup Exit Signs for 2025 (By Building Type)
• Do Exit Signs Need Battery Backup?
• Exit Sign Placement Wizard – Count & Layout Guide
• Exit Sign Type Picker + ROI Calculator (LED vs Photoluminescent vs Tritium)
• Exit Signs Voltage and Wattage Explained
• Types of Exit Signs – Materials, Mounting, Ratings & Features

Types & Design

• Architectural Exit Signs: Design Guide
• Die-Cast Aluminum Exit Signs: Durable & Stylish Applications
• Thermoplastic Exit Signs: Basic Guide
• Steel Exit Signs: Rugged Guide
• Steel & Metal Exit Sign and Light Combos - Durability, Sizing & Code Guide
• Recessed Exit Signs: Concealed Mounting Guide
• Exit Signs, Then and Now – A Decade in the Making

What you'll learn

Design for hazardous locations—Classes, Divisions & Groups; T‑Codes; UL 844/UL 924; installation, maintenance, and when to use combos vs separate fixtures.

17 Resources

• Explosion‑Proof Exit Signs, Emergency Lights & Combos — Hazard Zone Configurator

Fundamentals & Ratings

• Class, Division & Group — Plain-English Primer for Emergency Lighting
• T‑Codes (Temperature Ratings) for Explosion‑Proof Egress Fixtures — Plain‑English Guide
• Class I Div 1 vs Div 2 for Emergency Lighting — What Changes?
• Explosion‑Proof vs Wet‑Location vs Outdoor Egress
• Explosion Proof Emergency Lights – Built for Hazardous Locations

Codes & Compliance (UL 844 • UL 924 • NEC 500–516)

• Hazardous‑Location Emergency Lighting — Code Compliance Checklist (UL 924 • UL 844 • NEC 500–516)
• Hazardous Location Exit Signs – Class 1 Division 1 vs. Division 2

Design, Installation & Applications

• Installing Explosion‑Proof Emergency Lighting: Step‑by‑Step
• Hazardous‑Location Exit/Light Combos vs Separate — When to Use Each
• Remote Heads in Hazardous Areas — When & How to Use
• Chemical Plant Explosion‑Proof Exit Signs & Emergency Lights — Practical Guide (UL 844 • UL 924)
• Oil & Gas Hazardous Egress Lighting — Practical Guide (UL 844 • UL 924)
• Wastewater Treatment Hazardous Egress Lighting — Practical Guide (UL 844 • UL 924)
• Class II (Dust) Emergency Lighting for Grain Mills & Silos — Practical Guide

Inspections & Maintenance

• AHJ Inspections in Hazardous Areas — What Inspectors Check for Egress Lighting
• Maintenance Tips for Explosion‑Proof Exit Signs & Emergency Lights

What you'll learn

Understand U.S. fire & life‑safety frameworks and how they apply to egress lighting and signage: NFPA 101, NFPA 70/70B, IFC, UL 924/844/1598, ADA, OSHA, Title 24, IEC 60598‑2‑22, ISO 7010, ANSI Z535, plus practical inspection readiness and safety best practices.

23 Resources

Jurisdictions & Directories

• United States Fire Codes — Overview & Directory
• State‑by‑State Fire Codes Directory
• NYC Local Egress Codes — Compliance Guide
• California Title 24 Compliance Guide
• Chicago Code Compliance Guide
• IEC 60598‑2‑22 Emergency Lighting Compliance Guide
• ISO 7010 Safety Symbols Compliance Guide

Safety & Inspection

• Igniting Awareness: New Fire Safety Survey
• The History of Emergency Evacuations and How We Plan Today
• 10 Easy Ways to Fail a Fire Inspection (And How to Avoid Them)

Codes & Standards

• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Compliance Guide
• NFPA 70 (NEC) Compliance Guide
• NFPA 70B Electrical Equipment Maintenance Guide
• NFPA 110 Compliance Guide
• International Fire Code (IFC) Compliance Guide
• OSHA 1910.37 & 1910.38 Egress Compliance Guide
• UL 924 Emergency Lighting Compliance Guide
• UL 844 Hazardous Location (Explosion‑Proof) Compliance Guide
• UL 1598 Luminaires Compliance Guide
• ANSI Z535 Safety Signage Compliance Guide
• ADA Egress Signage & Lighting Compliance Guide
• IP Ratings (Ingress Protection) Guide for Egress Fixtures
• NEMA Enclosures & Ratings Compliance Guide

What you'll learn

LED safety and performance basics—myth‑busting, benefits, and when LEDs make sense for egress fixtures.

1 Resources

• Are LED Lights Safe? Myth-Busting Health Risks

What you'll learn

NYC‑specific requirements for exit signs and emergency lights—lettering, color, placement, recessed options, and how local rules differ from UL 924.

8 Resources

What you'll learn

Power‑free options—photoluminescent and tritium exit signs, when to use wireless, code basics, and installation considerations.

1 Resources

• Wireless Exit Signs: The Complete Buyer’s & Code Compliance Guide

What you'll learn

How PL exit signs work, UL 924 & NFPA 101 requirements, color choice (red vs green), and when to choose PL vs tritium.

4 Resources

• Comparison Guide: Photoluminescent vs Tritium Exit Signs (Power-Free Options)
• Photoluminescent Exit Sign Code Requirements (UL 924 & NFPA 101)
• Photoluminescent Exit Signs 101
• Red vs Green Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Which Color Should You Choose?

What you'll learn

How tritium exit signs work, compliance & disposal, safety considerations, and when tritium beats other power‑free options.

5 Resources

• Tritium Exit Signs: How They Work, When to Use Them, and Compliance
• No-Wiring Retrofits: How Facilities Cut Install Time with Self-Luminous Signs
• Tritium Exit Sign Compliance Handbook
• Tritium Exit Sign Disposal (Step-by-Step Guide)
• Tritium Exit Signs: Safe, Self‑Powered Emergency Lighting

What you'll learn

Plan outdoor wall‑pack lighting—sizing and layout, installation, DLC/Title 24 compliance, and Dark‑Sky friendly options.

7 Resources

• Wall Pack Lights – Types, Uses & How to Choose

Selection & Sizing

• How to Size Wall Pack Lights (HID→LED Replacement Chart)
• Wall Pack Specification Checklist: Choosing the Right Fixture

Installation & Compliance

• Wall Pack Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
• Wall Pack Lighting Layout & Photometric Guide
• Dark Sky Friendly Wall Packs: Full‑Cutoff & Shielding Explained
• Wall Pack Lighting Code Compliance (UL, DLC, Title 24)

What you'll learn

Select wet‑location exit signs, emergency lights & combos; understand IP/NEMA ratings, cold‑weather heaters, vandal resistance, outdoor layouts, and maintenance.

10 Resources

• Wet‑Location Emergency Egress Lighting: Exit Signs, Emergency Lights & Combos

Emergency Lights (Wet Location)

• Cold‑Weather Emergency Lights: Heaters, Batteries & Outdoor Layout
• Maintaining & Troubleshooting Weatherproof Emergency Lights
• Troubleshooting Wet‑Location Emergency Lights
• Remote Heads vs Integrated Emergency Lighting Outdoors
• Vandal‑Resistant Emergency Lights & Exit Signs
• Wet‑Location Emergency Lights Guide

Exit Signs & Combos (Wet Location)

• Outdoor / Wet‑Location Exit Sign + Light Combos — Ratings, Sizing & Install Guide
• Wet Location vs. Damp Location Exit Signs — NEMA/IP Rating Guide
• Wet‑Location Exit Signs: Outdoor Guide

What you'll learn

Battery types for exit signs and emergency lights—SLA vs NiCd, sizing for runtime, replacement best practices, and lifecycle planning.

2 Resources

• Emergency Light Batteries – Sealed Lead‑Acid vs. Nickel‑Cadmium
• Batteries For Emergency Lights and Exit Signs