Lighting Services Blog

With the holiday season upon us, the evergreen, tinsel and lights are emerging from storage to make their annual appearance on store fronts, doors and counters. Oh, yes, and let's not forget the requisite tree and the beautiful baubles and lights adorning it.

       Emergency exit lights serve the purpose of guiding the closest, pre-planned path for a safe exit out of a building in case of an emergency. Exits have four main requirements according to OSHA. First, exits must allow separation by fire resistant rated materials, exits may only have necessary openings to the discharge area, the line of sight to the exit sign must be unblocked and visible, and finally, the exit sign placed above the door must be in legible writing and lighting, ensuring everyone can read it.

Proper lighting and fire code maintenance is very important due to the time change associated with daylight savings and also because of the upcoming Halloween holiday. Small business retailers and supermarkets are busy selling candy and autumn decorations to customers. They do not want to be worried about bad lighting, non-working fire extinguishers, or malfunctioning emergency exit signs. Lighting Services, Inc. can help when it comes to any or all needs associated with the maintenance of a buildings indoor and outdoor lighting system. They can also make sure a business is up to fire code.

    Almost everyone has heard that LED lighting can save renters and homeowners a significant amount of money over time through energy savings.  However, there are also other benefits to LED lighting, especially for seniors and others who are at risk for falling in their home.  

Life Span for LED Bulbs

You see them everywhere you go, in hospitals, libraries, stores, and museums. Emergency exit lights are posted in various and highly visible areas, pointing people to safety should the need arise. Generally speaking, they are often overlooked because the chances of a real emergency are slim. Unfortunately, emergencies do happen and they aren't always in the form of a fire or power outage such as the recent flooding in Houston, TX. 

Ensuring Safety On College Campus

LED lighting options are more available than ever before and homes and businesses are making the switch from alternative incandescent options. These new-age lighting choices are causing waves around the nation's infrastructure from traffic lights to car headlights to home lighting options.  But why have LED light bulbs become so popular among not only environmental enthusiasts, but everyday home and business owners? From longevity to energy savings to environmental impact, LED lighting choices are the clear choice.

 Our world is one that lives and breathes on the newest fads and electric; specifically light bulbs are no exception to this rule. Once upon a time, you used to be able to go into your local drugstore and pay your electric bill and receive 60 watt light bulbs in return. At this point, no matter how often you changed your bulbs, they were always the same. Then, CFL's became popular. CFL's seemed brighter, they came in different "hues." As a regular incandescent bulb burned out, a CFL was used to replace it. Then it was discovered that CFL bulbs are almost impossible to throw out/recycle. It was also discovered that LED light bulbs had longer life and were far more energy efficient. So now as those old incandescents or CFL's are burning out we are replacing them with LED bulbs. And what is happening? The color temperature is inconsistent throughout your home or business.

There are many things to consider when planning a commercial renovation. Make sure you include your emergency exit lighting system. Though we never want to assume the worst, it's best to be prepared. And being prepared could save time and money when applying for your building permit.     

Plan logical and efficient exit routes, map them out, and ensure that they will be well-lit. Inspect any remnants of your old system that will remain in use.   Check power sources and connections. If the main power source to the property fails, will your exit signs and route markers be illuminated? Are your light bulbs in good shape? Would there be any benefit to upgrading to an LED system? 

Small to mid-size business owners find themselves in a bind when it is time to upgrade their lighting systems. In the case of the greenhouse and nursery industry, such upgrades can mean an increase in productivity, a decrease in spending and a morale boost for workers. However, upgrades can seem like a costly investment, especially when other aspects of the business require more immediate attention. Plus, installing LED lighting could disrupt work flow and production. Here's some information that serves to alleviate these concerns.

Summers approach means an overwhelming increase in outdoor events. From outdoor concerts, street fairs, state fairs, sporting activities and crowded beach parking lots, crowds need to know how to safely exit an area in the event of an emergency. In addition, many restaurants and other entertainment venues may look to extend operations to patios or other areas. The use of the outdoors is something to look forward to, but the officials, organizations and businesses hosting outdoor recreation must comply with safety codes and regulations.