Lighting Services Blog

Converting to LED lighting upgrades is a great experience. In fact, converting to LED lighting may benefit you more than you may initially know. Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) do not emit harmful UV rays. Which is better for your overall health. You can even find a lighting designer to help you get started. You can get great experienced help with any lighting services you may need.

"FIRE!!!"

In April Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the city would be changing nearly all of its 270,000 outdoor lights to long-lasting LED lights.

It's that time of year again. Baseball players and spectators alike will be heading to fields all over the country for months ahead. With many a game lingering long after the sun sets, ensuring your fields are ready should be top priority. Spectator safety, entertainment value, and of course player visual acuity are just a few important factors where lighting is concerned. But lighting those fields is no small task. If your fields aren't already lit with LED technology, now is a great time to consider the switch. 

In the midst of every day "normal" life, when the sun is shining and everybody is going on about every day business, it's easy to take for granted those little things we routinely walk past. But emergency exit lights, like alarms, are something you never want to dismiss.

Lighting Services, Inc has been shedding light on the US north-east coast for over 80 years. Our founder, Francis Clark, was a forward-thinker and a fellow of the Illumination Engineering Society (IES). The Society still uses criteria based on the thoughts and ideas of Clark and his fellows.

We've all heard that we should change the batteries in our smoke detectors when the time changes, but other safety concerns need periodic attention as well. This year, as we welcome the New Year, consider your lighting maintenance program. What? You don't think you have one?

It is important that your facility is always be “up to code.” This is especially crucial when it comes to your annual fire code inspection. Violations can come with hefty fines. The key to passing inspection is preparation. This starts by understanding the codes and comprehending what is expected of you. Below are some tips to help you prepare for your next fire code inspection.

Ensuring compliance with fire safety codes is a high priority for any business. Certain fire code violations occur more often than others, and are surprisingly easy to avoid by taking a few proactive measures.

Relamping may sound exotic, but it is the most basic part of lighting maintenance. It is the first thing people suggest when a light starts to flicker and burn out, and it is the most efficient way to maintain lighting in your facility. Here are the basics.