LED Exit Signs and Emergency Lights

Exit Signs

Exit signs provide a clear and visible indication of where the nearest exits are located. These signs feature the word "EXIT" in illuminated letters and typically display an arrow pointing in the direction of the exit. The light color in these signs may be either red or green, although a certain color may be required by building or local codes. Exit signs are typically used in tandem with emergency lights.

Emergency Lights

Emergency lights are designed to provide enough essential illumination in the event of a power outage to safely guide occupants out of the building. These fixtures can be mounted to the wall or the ceiling. Emergency lights are used in addition to exit signs to mark the clear pathway to the nearest exit.

Combo Lights

Combination emergency signs serve a dual purpose by providing both illumination and directional guidance during emergencies. These lighted fixtures integrate exit signage with built-in emergency lighting. The “EXIT” lettering can be either red or green.

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an independent safety testing agency that tests, inspects, and certifies products for compliance with safety standards. One of the critical standards established by UL is UL 924, which sets forth standards for emergency lighting systems. UL 924 requires that all emergency lights and signs must meet the following requirements: 

• Exit and safety lights must provide a minimum luminance of 0.06 ft. lamberts and be seen from at least 100 feet away
• All emergency fixtures must deliver 90+ minutes of emergency lighting on a full charge
• The fixtures must be constructed of flame-retardant thermoplastic
• The lettering must be at least six inches tall and the lettering thickness must be at least .75” wide

All of our emergency signs and lights are UL 924 listed.

New York City has its own code for lighted exit signs. These fixtures must meet the NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements listed below:

• The word “EXIT” and the internal lighting of the sign must be red
• The lettering must be 8 inches tall and the lettering thickness must be 1 inch
• The average initial brightness must be a minimum of 250 ft. lamberts
• Internally lighted signs must have a background of stenciled metal in light gray or white, or translucent materials with white separators

See our line of NYC-compliant exit signs, emergency lights, and combo lights here.