There are many older type exit signs in use today that have both D.C. lamps which are powered by a battery, that operate in the emergency mode when a power failure occurs. However, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code requires exit signs to be illuminated when, either externally or internally, twenty-four hours per day in order to identify a means of egress.
Topics: Emergency Lighting, Energy Savings
How many times have you had to repair or replace emergency exit signs due to damage, malicious mischief or vandalism? There is an answer. The “flexible” exit sign will solve nearly 100% of your problems. These replacement units are high impact injection molded ABS plastic and ready to mount to a junction box. The exit pivots from the ceiling, mounted on the wall or mount in just about any other position. The unit is virtually indestructible. We have used this unit in many school systems and high-traffic areas with great success. These U.L. listed units come with a solid state charger, long-life NiCad battery and energy-saving LEDs in addition to many other optional features such as fire alarm interface, flashing mode, tamper-proof screws, remote test actuator, damp locations, etc. The units are available with green or red letters and more importantly, in the emergency mode they will remain lit for four hours, which exceeds the ninety minute fire code requirement by two and one-half hours.
Topics: Emergency Lighting
