Egress Learning Center

Outdoor / Wet-Location Exit Sign + Light Combo Units – Ratings, Sizing & Install Guide
This engineering guide explains how to plan, specify, and install outdoor / wet-location exit sign + emergency light combo units without guesswork. It’s intentionally informational (not a shopping page) so...
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Steel & Metal Exit Sign and Light Combos - Durability, Sizing & Code Guide
If your facility needs an exit sign with integrated emergency lights that can take abuse and stay compliant, this guide explains when to specify a steel (metal) exit sign &...
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Self-Testing Exit Sign Combos – How Automatic Testing Works
Manually checking dozens of exit signs and emergency lights every month is tedious. Self-testing (self-diagnostic) exit sign & emergency light combos automate the required monthly and annual tests, then surface pass/fail...
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Remote-Capable Exit Sign Combos – Extending Emergency Coverage
Remote-capable exit sign & emergency light combos let one fixture power additional low-voltage remote heads—perfect when an egress route turns a corner, drops into a stair, or opens to a...
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High-Lumen Exit Sign Combos – High-Output Emergency Lighting
When ceiling heights, long corridors, or open volumes demand more light, high-lumen (high-output) exit sign & emergency light combos deliver. These UL 924–listed units pair a bright, legible EXIT legend with...
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Die-Cast Aluminum Exit Light Combos – Durable & Stylish Units
Die-cast aluminum exit sign & emergency light combos unite two life-safety functions in one compact, UL 924–listed fixture: a crisp, readable EXIT legend and integrated egress lighting that activates automatically...
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Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo – Ultimate Guide
Exit sign & emergency light combo units combine two life-safety functions in one compact, UL 924–listed fixture: a continuously illuminated EXIT legend and integrated egress lighting that turns on during...
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Photoluminescent Exit Sign Code Requirements (UL 924 & NFPA 101)
Photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) exit signs can be fully code-compliant when installed correctly. This guide distills the essentials of UL 924, NFPA 101, IBC/IFC, and OSHA for non-electrical EXIT signage—covering listing &...
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Photoluminescent Exit Signs 101
If you need exit signs that don’t rely on electricity yet still meet code, photoluminescent exit signs are the go-to solution. These “glow-in-the-dark” signs charge up from normal room lighting...
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Wet-Location Exit Signs: Outdoor Guide
When exit doors lead into rain, snow, or spray, you can’t use just any sign. Wet-location exit signs are engineered to withstand direct water exposure and harsh weather while keeping...
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Thermoplastic Exit Signs: Basic Guide
Looking for a practical, code-compliant way to mark egress routes without blowing the budget? Lightweight, plastic-housing LED exit signage delivers reliable visibility, simple installation, and the required emergency runtime—ideal for...
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Steel Exit Signs: Rugged Guide
When exits are located in high-abuse zones—gyms, garages, industrial bays, transit corridors—you need egress signage that shrugs off bumps, prying fingers, and daily wear. This guide focuses on rugged metal-housing...
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