There are several types of emergency lights!
Exit Signs and Egress Pathways
Picture a room or hallway that you frequent and imagine that it suddenly becomes filled with smoke or the building has experienced a power outage due to that vicious storm outside. In the event of these situations, exit signs and/or egress pathways would help guide you to safety. Exit Signs are usually positioned above the nearest exits in the building. They are recognized by their red or green lettering of the word EXIT, or illustrations pointing towards a safe escape. There are different types to choose from including:
Thermoplastic
Self-Luminous
Photoluminescent
Edge-Lit
Egress Pathways are floor-mounted lighting that glows in the dark to provide an escape route for individuals during a blackout. They often consist of small LED bulbs, which is suitable for the idea of minimizing the chance of building occupants getting lost. These are usually found in the aisles of airplanes and theaters.
Temporary or Standby Lighting
At times, our lives require activity that needs to continue, even during a power outage. The unfortunate truth is that these emergencies occur in places like hospitals, prisons and ironically fire stations. Temporary lighting would allow for activities to be maintained in the dark. They come in different constructions, size, and can be used indoors or outdoors.
Type of Standby Lighting:
1. Thermoplastic – These emergency lights are the most affordable offered. They combine value with reliability and begin at less than $20 per unit. Thermoplastic emergency lights are suitable for indoor use only.
2. Steel – These emergency lights are offered in a variety of voltage and wattage capacities. Steel emergency lights are popular for warehouse, industrial, and institutional applications. All models are remote capable and different lamp head wattages are available.
3. Wet Location – There emergency lights are waterproof, they can be used where moisture and water are present. Wet location emergency lights used in locations that feature freezing temperatures are outfitted with internal heaters to insure the unit operates correctly. NEMA rated models are protected further.
4. Architectural – These emergency lights are manufactured to provide required emergency illumination and designed to illuminate in style. Architectural emergency lights blend with upscale interiors; many feature recessed housings. Most models can be finished with a custom color of your choice.
5. Hazardous Location – These emergency lights are designed to be used in environments that feature flammable and ignitable gas or vapors. Class 1 Division 2 and Class 1 Division 1 emergency lights are manufactured for the most extreme environments.
