--- title: Lighting Services Blog | Cooper Clark (2) description: Blog about facilities' life safety and lighting concerns including emergency lighting, interior and exterior lighting (2) --- Questions?  Call us now at [(800) 225-0263](tel:1800-225-0263)  |  [(203) 756-8148](tel:203-756-8148) [![Lighting_Services_Logo](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hs-fs/file-2244324566-png/images/Logo-2.png?width=200&height=124&name=Logo-2.png "Lighting_Services_Logo")](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net) Search this site on Google Search Google # [Lighting Services Blog](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog) ### Cooper Clark ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) ### Author's Posts ### [Vandal-Proof Emergency Lights Explained](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/vandal-proof-emergency-lights-explained) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Aug 06, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Vandal-Proof%20Emergency%20Lights%20Explained&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/vandal-proof-emergency-lights-explained) [![Vandal-Proof Emergency Lights Explained](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/vandalproof-1.webp) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/vandal-proof-emergency-lights-explained) Vandalism is unfortunately something that most of us have to deal with at one time or another. Thankfully, there are lighting solutions that provide peace of mind even if the power goes out. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/vandal-proof-emergency-lights-explained) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting Systems](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems), [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Emergency Lighting Made Simple](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Why Not to Change a Light Fixture Yourself](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/why-not-to-change-a-light-fixture-yourself-0) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jun 04, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Why%20Not%20to%20Change%20a%20Light%20Fixture%20Yourself&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/why-not-to-change-a-light-fixture-yourself-0) [![Why Not to Change a Light Fixture Yourself](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/fixture.webp) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/why-not-to-change-a-light-fixture-yourself-0) Replacing a light fixture is one of those projects that you may think is easy and you can DIY (do-it-yourself). Updating old, buzzing light fixtures with new [LED illumination ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/why-your-industrial-business-needs-an-led-lighting-upgrade)is energy-efficient and smart, but not something you or your janitorial staff should do on their own. The job considered easy and affordable might be costly in the long term. Changing a light fixture requires the work of a skilled electrician, and here is why: [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/why-not-to-change-a-light-fixture-yourself-0) Topics: [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Emergency Lighting: Key Considerations](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/emergency-lighting-key-considerations-0) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Mar 15, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Emergency%20Lighting:%20Key%20Considerations&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/emergency-lighting-key-considerations-0) [![Emergency Lighting: Key Considerations](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/exit%20light%20combo-2.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/emergency-lighting-key-considerations-0) Your emergency lighting system includes emergency lights and exit signs that guide people to safety in the event of a fire or power outage. The National Fire Code (NFC) is the standard that sets guidelines for the design, installation, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems. In this article, we will discuss emergency lighting, the requirements of the NFC, how emergency lighting is designed, and the importance of regular maintenance. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/emergency-lighting-key-considerations-0) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting Systems](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems), [ Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code), [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Emergency Lighting Made Simple](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) ### [Benefits of Electric Vehicle Chargers for Your Facility](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/benefits-of-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-your-facility) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jan 11, 2024 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Benefits%20of%20Electric%20Vehicle%20Chargers%20for%20Your%20Facility&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/benefits-of-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-your-facility) [![Benefits of Electric Vehicle Chargers for Your Facility](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/ev%20charger%20sign%20pixels-1.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/benefits-of-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-your-facility) With plug-in vehicles becoming more common, it makes sense to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at your place of business.  Investing in EV chargers can quickly pay for itself. Read on to understand the benefits of electric vehicle chargers.                                                                                                                                                                        [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/benefits-of-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-your-facility) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ Electric Vehicles](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electric-vehicles) ### [Crush Rising Energy Costs With LED Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/using-crush-rising-energy-costs-with-led-lights) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Dec 11, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Crush%20Rising%20Energy%20Costs%20With%20LED%20Lights&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/using-crush-rising-energy-costs-with-led-lights) [![Crush Rising Energy Costs With LED Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/crush%20costs.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/using-crush-rising-energy-costs-with-led-lights) It's no secret that energy costs always tend to rise, especially when daylight is short and it's cold out.  Businesses and organizations are looking for ways to reduce their expenses.  LED lights offer a solution to increasing electricity prices.  Let's look at why. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/using-crush-rising-energy-costs-with-led-lights) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Bollard Lights and Their Benefits](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/bollard-lights-and-their-benefits) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Sep 08, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Bollard%20Lights%20and%20Their%20Benefits&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/bollard-lights-and-their-benefits) [![Bollard Lights and Their Benefits](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/bollard%20light.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/bollard-lights-and-their-benefits) Bollard lights are versatile, and in this day and age, they're everywhere! Both in suburban and urban areas, businesses and homes use them in several ways to brighten up their landscapes. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/bollard-lights-and-their-benefits) Topics: [ LED Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Save $$$ By Using Timers, Sensors, and Dimmers](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/save-by-using-timers-sensors-and-dimmers-0) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jul 25, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Save%20$$$%20By%20Using%20Timers,%20Sensors,%20and%20Dimmers&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/save-by-using-timers-sensors-and-dimmers-0) [![Save $$$ By Using Timers, Sensors, and Dimmers](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/dollar%20sign.png) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/save-by-using-timers-sensors-and-dimmers-0) Are your energy bills soaring month after month?   According to the [U.S. Energy Information Association](https://www.eia.gov/consumption/commercial/data/2018/pdf/CBECS%202018%20CE%20Release%202%20Flipbook.pdf), approximately 10% of all electricity used in commercial buildings in 2018 was for lighting. There are many reasons for this, but a couple of them include not using energy-efficient lighting, and leaving lights on when they aren't needed.  You can lower your power bills and carbon footprint without lowering the lighting effect on your property.  This article looks at how the proper lighting, timers, sensors, photocells, and dimmers lower your energy usage. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/save-by-using-timers-sensors-and-dimmers-0) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Area of Refuge Signs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/area-of-refuge-signs) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jul 25, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Area%20of%20Refuge%20Signs&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/area-of-refuge-signs) [![Area of Refuge Signs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/area%20of%20refuge.jfif) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/area-of-refuge-signs) # Area of Refuge Signs ## What is an Area of Refuge?   An area of refuge (sometimes called an area of rescue) is a designated spot in a building where individuals with mobility challenges can wait for help in case of an emergency and evacuation is not safe or is not possible. It is intended for the elderly, persons with disabilities, sick people, and anyone else who cannot use the stairs to exit.  It has a call button for help and a 2-way voice communication system. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/area-of-refuge-signs) Topics: [ Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code), [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Emergency Lighting Made Simple](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) ### [Different Types of Lights; You Should Use One Lighting Company](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Feb 06, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=Different%20Types%20of%20Lights;%20You%20Should%20Use%20One%20Lighting%20Company&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) [![Different Types of Lights; You Should Use One Lighting Company](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/store%20lights.jpeg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) Every building - whether it's a business, school, store, factory, etc. - uses different types of lighting. The lighting features in your building should correspond to the purpose and setting of each area. The proper lighting is a game-changer, and understanding which type of lighting you need is essential. But just because you have different types of lights doesn't mean you need different companies to sell, install or repair them. In this piece, we shall explore popular types of lights, and why you should use one lighting company. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/different-types-of-lights-you-should-use-one-lighting-company) Topics: [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [2023 Light Bulb Ban: What You Need to Know](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/2023-light-bulb-ban-what-you-need-to-know) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/298916/file-425707331-png/simplex_core_images/profile-default.png) by [ Cooper Clark](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) on Jan 04, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-icon-2.png) ](http://www.market8.co/email-sharing/email-sharing-form.php?blogname=2023%20Light%20Bulb%20Ban:%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/2023-light-bulb-ban-what-you-need-to-know) [![2023 Light Bulb Ban: What You Need to Know](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/dark%20bulb-1.webp) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/2023-light-bulb-ban-what-you-need-to-know) In 2023, legislation will go into effect in the United States that will prohibit light bulbs with an energy efficiency of under 45 lumens per watt, which rules out most incandescent and halogen options commonly used today. This ban will mean it will no longer be legal to manufacture, import, or sell such bulbs. Instead, consumers will be encouraged to switch to more energy-efficient LED bulbs. Therefore, understanding the specifics of the upcoming ban and why LED lighting is better is essential. 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