Exit Sign & Emergency Lighting Guides

NYC approved exit sign mounted above a commercial doorway
NYC Approved Exit Signs: What Makes Them Different?
Learn why NYC-approved exit signs can differ from standard exit signs, what to check before buying, and when steel or edge-lit styles may be required. Read more...
Exit sign opened for battery backup maintenance
Exit Sign Battery Backup: What It Means and When You Need It
Understand what battery backup means for exit signs and emergency lights, why it matters during outages, and what to check before buying. Read more...
Weather-resistant emergency lighting fixture in a covered exterior area
Wet Location vs Damp Location Exit Signs and Emergency Lights
Learn the difference between wet-location and damp-location ratings for exit signs and emergency lights before choosing fixtures for outdoor or exposed areas. Read more...
Red and green exit signs compared in a commercial hallway
Red vs Green Exit Signs: Which Color Should You Choose?
Compare red and green exit signs, learn why both colors are used, and choose the right letter color for your building or replacement project. Read more...
Emergency light testing setup with a wall-mounted emergency light
Emergency Lighting Testing: Monthly and Annual Test Requirements Explained
Understand common monthly and annual emergency lighting test routines, what to record, and when self-testing emergency lights may help. Read more...
Edge-lit and standard exit signs shown side by side
Edge-Lit Exit Signs: When to Choose Them Over Standard Exit Signs
Compare edge-lit exit signs with standard LED exit signs and learn when the cleaner architectural style is worth choosing. Read more...
Exit sign with emergency light heads above a commercial doorway
Exit Sign with Emergency Lights: When to Choose a Combo Unit
Find out when an exit sign with emergency lights is the right choice, where combo units work best, and how they can simplify installation. Read more...
Photoluminescent exit sign glowing in a commercial corridor
Photoluminescent Exit Signs: Do You Need a Glow-in-the-Dark Exit Sign?
Learn when a photoluminescent exit sign makes sense, how glow-in-the-dark signs compare with LED exit signs, and what to check before buying. Read more...
Emergency Lights vs Exit Signs: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between emergency lights and exit signs, how they work together for commercial safety, and how to choose the right emergency egress products for your building. Read more...
LED Exit Signs vs Traditional Exit Signs: Which Is Better?
Compare LED exit signs and traditional exit signs to understand energy efficiency, maintenance, battery backup, and why most modern commercial buildings choose LED emergency exit signage. Read more...
Exit Sign Requirements for Businesses: What You Need to Know
A practical guide to commercial exit sign requirements, including illumination, placement, battery backup, LED options, and how to choose the right exit signs for your building. Read more...