Getting Emergency Exit and Exit Lighting

By Katina Petrochello


In the absence of emergency lights, an otherwise secure building becomes a danger zone for the people inside who won't be able to find their way out easily. In order to uphold the wellbeing of every citizen, the government has established very strict standards in order to make sure that everyone abides by the rules concerning the installation of emergency exit lighting. This is a well-known fact among building owners and their property managers, although, they seldom make any attempt to test their exit lighting system after it has been installed.

You certainly must have seen that every building and office are provided with emergency exit stairways and lights, so you will know which route to follow.

A lot of people are probably asking about the distinction between an emergency light and an exit light. The truth is, there is no significant difference because, after all, they serve the same object and that is to assist in getting everyone out safely during an emergency. This is applicable to situations that could cause loss of electricity and in effect, vision impediments such as fires, power interruptions, natural adversities and others.

Some of the features to consider when buying exit lights are structure, appearance, code compliance and, of course, brightness. Most of all, you should make sure that the lights adhere to building codes that apply to your area, so you need to get acquainted with certain legalities Perhaps, you prefer to have lights in a color and form that will complement the design of the building at the same time. To this end, you should choose emergency lights that are lodged in casements with colors that will merge with the walls and ceiling of the building. Additionally, you must be able to establish the intensity of brightness or output the exit light will be able to give off. Generally, emergency lights with a minimal output capacity is only suitable for smaller spaces, which means that if you have a wide area to cover, you will have to install a few extra units of these lights. In the end, people are likely to panic during an emergency so it would be more rational to install emergency lights that are extremely bright.

Most importantly, let us remember the reason behind these emergency and exit lights. You can never tell, when you might exactly be needing them. We don't wish to use them very soon but at least they're always ready to be of service anytime.




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