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The Different Types of Emergency Lights Today

As a civilian, there’s a chance that you’ve seen mounted device mounted above the doorway of your favorite restaurant or retail store. Well, that bulky mechanism isn’t just hanging there for decoration, it's actually a form of emergency lighting. Whether is a single fixture with dual bulbs, an exit sign, or a combination of the two, they fulfill a purpose - but what?

Okay, What Exactly is Emergency Lighting Used For?

Building managers, owners, and architects know the importance of these fixtures and so should you. Emergency lighting is a method demonstrated through a series of devices, which are used to limit potential injury if a building needs to be evacuated. In case of a fire, a storm, or any immediate danger, these lighting devices aid in a safe exit and lower confusion and panic. However, there are chances that immediate clearing of the facility may not be possible. In that case, then the lights can provide lumination for procedures to take place.

What are the different types of Emergency Lighting?

As mentioned before, there is more one type of this lighting, but they all are designed to accomplish the same goal.  Let’s break each one down:

Exit Signs and Egress Pathways

Exit Signs are usually positioned above the nearest exits in the building. They are recognized by their red or green lettering of the word EXIT, or illustrations pointing towards a safe escape. There are different types to choose from including:

• Thermoplastic
• Self-Luminous
• Photoluminescent
• Edge-Lit

Egress Pathways are floor-mounted lighting that glows in the dark to provide an escape route for individuals during a blackout. They often consist of small LED bulbs, which is suitable for the idea of minimizing the chance of building occupants getting lost. These are usually found in the aisles of airplanes and theaters.

Temporary or Standby Lighting

At times, our lives require activity that needs to continue, even during a power outage. The unfortunate truth is that these emergencies occur in places like hospitals, prisons and ironically fire stations. Temporary lighting would allow for activities to be maintained in the dark. They come in different constructions, size, and can be used indoors or outdoors.

Type of Standby Lighting:

1. Thermoplastic - These emergency lights are the most affordable offered. They combine value with reliability and begin at less than $20 per unit. Thermoplastic emergency lights are suitable for indoor use only.

2. Steel - These emergency lights are offered in a variety of voltage and wattage capacities. Steel emergency lights are popular for warehouse, industrial, and institutional applications. All models are remote capable and different lamp head wattages are available.

3. Wet Location - There emergency lights are waterproof, they can be used where moisture and water are present. Wet location emergency lights used in locations that feature freezing temperatures are outfitted with internal heaters to insure the unit operates correctly. NEMA rated models are protected further.

4. Architectural - These emergency lights are manufactured to provide required emergency illumination and designed to illuminate in style. Architectural emergency lights blend with upscale interiors; many feature recessed housings. Most models can be finished with a custom color of your choice.

5. Hazardous Location - These emergency lights are designed to be used in environments that feature flammable and ignitable gas or vapors. Class 1 Division 2 and Class 1 Division 1 emergency lights are manufactured for the most extreme environments.

Understanding Emergency Lights

Have you ever been in a place without any light? Worse than that, have you ever tried to find your way out of a place without any light? Or, to make it one step worse, how about trying to find your way out of that place without any light, in the midst of an emergency?

The NEC (National Electric Code) and OSHA regulations require the installation of Emergency Lights in all public and commercial buildings, to provide light in the case of a power loss or emergency. Typical places that would require these lights include:

• Office buildings
• Theatres & churches
• Retail outlets
• Warehouses
• Government offices
• Industrial facilities

What are these Emergency Lights?

Emergency lights are permanently mounted, battery operated lights, which are tied into the building’s power grid. They draw power from the grid to maintain the battery fully charged. In the event of a power loss, the light automatically turns on, providing enough light for people to leave the facility.

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Regulations require that the entire egress route be lighted from all areas that can have people in them, all the way to a public way or safe assembly area. A public way would be a sidewalk, street or alley. In the absence of a nearby public way, the facility owner can designate an outside area that is far enough away from the facility to protect the people in the case of a fire, as a safe assembly area.

What Requirements Do These Lights Have to Fulfill?

There are a number of particular requirements that regulations stipulate for these emergency lights:

• They must turn on automatically at any power loss
• They must remain on for a minimum of 90 minutes
• They must provide enough light to light the entire egress route to a minimum o f1 ft-candle of illumination, measured 1 foot above the floor.

Planning an exit light system for a particular facility is best left to architects and electrical engineers, as the calculations for insuring enough light, throughout the egress route, can be complicated.

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What Do These Emergency Lights Consist Of?

A typical Emergency Light consists of a housing that contains the battery, a circuit board and a transformer. There are anywhere from one to three reflective lamp heads attached to this housing, with DC light bulbs in them. The power for the light bulbs comes from the battery, which is in turn recharged by the transformer and circuit board. In the case of power loss, the circuit board recognizes it, turning the unit on to provide lighting for emergency egress of the facility.

Fluorescent emergency lights have gained popularity in recent years. The light weight fixture uses a Nickel Cadmium emergency light battery instead of the typical sealed lead acid. This extends the average lifespan of the battery to 2-3 years.

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Wet Location emergency lights are weatherproof and designed for harsh, outdoor conditions. many models come with the option for a battery heater that allows the fixture to operate in freezing temperatures. We even have a model that can handle -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Explosionproof Emergency Lights exist for hazardous applications (wet environment), materials where flammable materials are used, and locations where the lights are likely to get damaged; along with attractive units for use in offices, hotels and retail outlets. All of these units function in essentially the same way, providing the same level of protection for people trapped within the darkened building.

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Special Use Emergency Lights

Overview

The Waterproof Emergency Light uses a hermetically sealed fiberglass housing that is designed for outdoor applications where moisture and rain are present. Damaging elements are sealed out, protecting the 6-volt 4.5 amp battery that provides 90 minutes of emergency power to the halogen lamp heads. This fixture features two bright halogen lamps that can be adjusted to meet unique lighting applications. 

The durable fiberglass housing is NEMA rated to ensure durability, reliability, and corrosion resistance. The Waterproof Emergency Light also uses a push button battery testing system to easily check battery integrity and make sure components are in working order. An optional battery heater is available for environments with freezing temperatures. This fixture is UL 924 listed for use in the United States.

Features

• Hermetically sealed fiberglass housing keeps components fully dry
• 7.2-watt halogen lamps provide bright light to cut through fog and rain
• Push button battery testing system features LED charging indicator
• Optional internal heater for freezing environments
• UL 924 listed for use in the United States
• Five-year warranty

Application

The Waterproof Emergency Light is designed for use in harsh environments both indoor and outdoor. The corrosion and weather-resistant fiberglass housing is ideal for overhangs, corridors, and a multitude of outdoor applications. It can handle all wet locations and wash areas that have nonstop water.

Electrical Specifications

This fixture operates on a dual-voltage 120V or 277V AC connection. It is possible to custom order a 220V and 240V fixture as well.

Code Compliance

This fixture is UL 924 listed for use in the United States and Canada. Also UL listed for damp locations, Life Safety 101, NFPA, and CS860.

Warranty

Five-year parts warranty, five-year prorated battery warranty.

Lifespan

Components are expected to last 8 to 10 years, battery has a five year lifespan.

Options

Internal heater: for freezing temperatures, an internal heater can be added to make sure the fixture is warm enough to work.

Technology

The Waterproof Emergency Light utilizes a sealed lead acid battery that provides at least 90 minutes of emergency illumination. The push button battery test system makes checking and replacing the battery simple. It also protects against low-voltage disconnect and brownouts.

Appeal

With a rugged and durable housing, the Waterproof Emergency Light reliably provides emergency illumination in many different environments.

Overall Value

Although the Waterproof Emergency Light is offered at an affordable price, it is guaranteed to meet your lighting requirements even when rain, snow, and sleet surround the fixture.

Installation

The Waterproof Emergency Light can be installed on the walls and ceilings of most wet location surfaces that are nonflammable. This fixture can be installed on both indoor and outdoor surfaces that are known to contain moisture. To connect to AC power, use the black (120V) and white (common) wires for 120V AC power or the red (277V) and white (common) wires for 277V AC power.

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