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Exit sign color depends on the municipality. Check with your local fire marshal. He or she will let you know the correct color for your area.
While often called "battery-powered," most compliant exit signs are "battery-backup" signs; they are hardwired to building power for continuous charging and only operate on battery when electricity fails for at least 90 minutes. True self-powered signs (like photoluminescent or tritium) operate without hardwiring but have specific usage and regulatory considerations.
Exit signs must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles. A reliable light source must illuminate them, and the exit signs’ colors must be easy to distinguish.
Battery operated exit signs should be placed where the direction to the nearest exit sign isn’t clear, or where a local fire marshal has directed them to be placed.
Press the “push to test” button on the casing for 30 seconds to test the bulbs and battery of the exit sign.
Generally, the bottom of an exit sign should be mounted no more than 80 inches (6'8") above the top edge of the egress opening. Some codes also specify requirements for low-level exit signs, typically between 6 and 18 inches from the floor, for visibility during smoke conditions.
Yes, all required exit signs must be lighted at all times by a reliable light source to ensure visibility, especially during power outages or low-light conditions. This is a critical legal requirement mandated by national building codes like NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and the International Building Code (IBC), which are adopted and enforced by state and local authorities.
LED exit signs are highly durable and energy-efficient, with their LED components typically lasting 50,000 to 100,000 hours, often translating to over 10 years of continuous operation. The internal battery backup, however, usually needs replacement every 3-5 years.
A lot of our exit signs also come as an emergency exit lights combo, and you can choose between either green or red exit sign lettering. Be sure to check your state’s building codes, though, because some states do require certain colors. New York and Chicago, for example, require a red exit sign. Other states are fine with either red or green, but actually have a recommended color. Contrary to popular belief, led exit signs aren’t actually battery-powered. Instead, they’re equipped with a battery backup that is able to power up the led exit signs in case electricity goes out. But, for it to work, you’ll need to hardwire it to your building’s external power source. It’ll last you for about 90 minutes, with a re-charge time of about 24 hours.
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We offer a variety of NFPA 101 compliant LED Exit lighting to help your business maintain fire safety code compliance. Able to be ordered as a combo with emergency lighting, they're ideal for indoor commercial, retail and industrial applications, such as highlighting fire doors or stairwells. Need a unit for the exterior of a building? Some products above are UL Listed for wet and damp locations and include both a push-to-test switch and 90 minutes of battery backup, in case of a power failure or outage. These guys are designed to last, making safer buildings for years to come. With light professionals standing by to help answer any of your questions, we provide everything you need for a successful layout.