--- title: Lighting Services Blog | Commercial Lighting (2) description: Commercial Lighting | 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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [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) ### [Fire Marshal Inspections of Emergency Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/fire-marshal-inspections-of-emergency-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 Jan 07, 2022 - [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=Fire%20Marshal%20Inspections%20of%20Emergency%20Lights&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/fire-marshal-inspections-of-emergency-lights) [![Fire Marshal Inspections of Emergency Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/FIRE%20CHIEF%20W%20TRUCK.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/fire-marshal-inspections-of-emergency-lights) Businesses, schools, towns.  All require a team of dedicated professionals to keep them up and running. That's why, in order to stay on top of everything, the best leaders know you need to hire the best people to help take care of the actual buildings. The last thing a business owner or school administrator needs is a sudden, unforeseen distraction that disrupts their daily rhythm. That disruption could come in the form of a Fire Marshal. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/fire-marshal-inspections-of-emergency-lights) 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), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Pole Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-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 Nov 26, 2021 - [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=Pole%20Lights&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) [![Pole Lights](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/POLE.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) Where you mount your lights is important. This gets complicated in places such as outdoor parking areas where there are no nearby walls to install lights on. This is where pole lights come in, and it's crucial to know as much as possible about pole lights before choosing the type to use.  [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/pole-lights) Topics: [ Energy Savings](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Exterior Emergency Lights: The Basics](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/exterior-emergency-lights-the-basics) ![](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 25, 2021 - [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=Exterior%20Emergency%20Lights:%20The%20Basics&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/exterior-emergency-lights-the-basics) [![Exterior Emergency Lights: The Basics](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/sky.jpeg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/exterior-emergency-lights-the-basics) Most people know that you have to put an emergency exit light at the point of egress in a building. Putting lights on the other side of the emergency exit is also a good idea. Consider the following. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/exterior-emergency-lights-the-basics) 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 CT](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-ct), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) ### [Electrical Repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) ![](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 27, 2021 - [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=Electrical%20Repairs&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) [![Electrical Repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/outlet.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) Every business in this age uses an electrical system and electrical equipment, and there are few things that disrupt the workday like the electricity going on the blink. Less dramatically, but equally detrimental to your business, is when your electrical system gets a more subtle sort of damage. Wires and connections get loose or worn down, and then everything your business depends on slows down and develops quirks that interfere with your day. Here are a few things that may require the services of a professional electrician. [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/electrical-repairs) 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), [ Electrical repairs](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) ### [When Should You Schedule Lighting Inspections?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) ![](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 May 21, 2021 - [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=When%20Should%20You%20Schedule%20Lighting%20Inspections?&blogurl=https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) [![When Should You Schedule Lighting Inspections?](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/hubfs/inspect.jpg) ](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) Every building should have its lighting systems inspected occasionally. It's important to keep an eye on your lighting as those fixtures and high-powered bulbs have potential to cause injury or even fire if they malfunction.  [Read More](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/when-should-you-schedule-lighting-inspections) Topics: [ Emergency Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting), [ Lighting Maintenance](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance), [ Commercial Lighting](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) [Previous](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting/page/1) [All posts](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/all) [Next](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting/page/3) ## About this blog Blog about facilities' life safety and lighting concerns including emergency lighting, exit signs, interior and exterior lighting. ### Subscribe to Email Updates [Subscribe to RSS feeds](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/rss.xml) [![Click to Request My 100% FreeLife-Safety Inspection AED - Emergency Lighting - Fire](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/235721/cebe47bd-ead7-40ad-9449-b3eab0ac17e0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/235721/cebe47bd-ead7-40ad-9449-b3eab0ac17e0) ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Commercial Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting) - [LED Lighting (29)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting Systems (27)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems) - [Energy Savings (23)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings) - [Lighting Maintenance (17)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) - [Emergency Lighting CT (16)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-ct) - [Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code (13)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code) - [Emergency Lighting Made Simple (11)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) - [Electrical repairs (2)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) - [Electric Vehicles (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electric-vehicles) [Expand all](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting/page/2#) ### Authors List - [Cooper Clark (135)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/cooper-clark) - [Guest Author (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/author/guest-author) ### Contact Details Phone: (800) 225-0263 Fax:      (203) 596-8991 eMail:  [sales@lightingservicesinc.net](mailto:sales@lightingservicesinc.net) ### lightingservicesinc.net ### Blog Categories - [Commercial Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/commercial-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting (32)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting) - [LED Lighting (29)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/led-lighting) - [Emergency Lighting Systems (27)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-systems) - [Energy Savings (23)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/energy-savings) - [Lighting Maintenance (17)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/lighting-maintenance) - [Emergency Lighting CT (16)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-ct) - [Understanding Emergency Lighting Fire Code (13)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/understanding-emergency-lighting-fire-code) - [Emergency Lighting Made Simple (11)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/emergency-lighting-made-simple) - [Electrical repairs (2)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electrical-repairs) - [Electric Vehicles (1)](https://www.lightingservicesinc.net/life-safety-blog/topic/electric-vehicles) ### Follow Lighting Services Inc: