Nobody likes emergencies, but we all hope and wish that we never find ourselves in one. While we don’t wish to be in an emergency, it is important to plan for the worst and pray for the best. Many buildings and areas are equipped with emergency lighting systems to prepare for the worst.
These lighting fixtures may look the same, even though you have probably seen them around buildings. They are, however, of different types. We will be revealing the various types of emergency lighting systems.
Commercial and Industrial Buildings have emergency lighting systems
Before we do that, we need to first understand what these lightings are…
What is emergency lighting?
These lighting devices are powered by batteries and can be turned on if the main power supply is interrupted. These lights will then light up the area they are located.
These lights are designed to help people trapped in a building during a power cut. This illumination allows individuals to leave the building or area in an orderly fashion without worrying.
All buildings, including commercial and public buildings, must have emergency lighting systems. It is important to choose the right system for your building.
Emergency Lighting System Types
There are many emergency lighting systems that can be used for various purposes. Your choice will depend on the purpose of the light.
Let’s look at a few…
Bulkhead Fittings
Bulkhead fittings are the most common type of emergency lighting. The bulkhead fittings are made of polycarbonate with a tray that holds all parts. They can run for up to three hours without main electricity and on battery power. They will automatically recharge once the power is restored.
Fire Signage
These fire exit signs are often illuminated, and they are very common. These lights are used to indicate where exits are located within a building. These lights can be found in hospitals and banks as well as malls and commercial buildings. Other than the fire exit signage they can also be found in banks, malls, and other commercial buildings.
LED Emergency Lights
LEDs are becoming more popular and used in a variety of applications. They are used as emergency lighting. Because of their energy-saving capabilities, LEDs are becoming very popular.
LED downlights are a new product on the market. The product comes with an emergency backup that includes a battery pack in the event of a power cut. One is available in a 1-watt or 3-watt version that produces more than 75 lumens.
The one thing you should know about LED lights, is that you must replace any defective batteries as soon as possible. The LED’s efficiency and life span can be affected if the batteries are damaged.
Hiring a Commercial Electrician To Install Or Repair Your Emergency Lighting
On Electrical Contractors is a leading commercial electrical business in north Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. They can provide emergency and exit lighting installations, repairs and maintenance anywhere in the region.
Maintained Emergency Lighting vs. non-maintained Emergency Lighting
As you learn more about emergency lighting systems, you’ll likely hear the terms “maintained” or “non-maintained”. What does this mean?
Maintaining light fittings means products that can be operated using a lighting control, e.g. A switch. This product can be used permanently or during an outage.
Non-maintained light fittings, on the other hand, are those that won’t turn on unless there is a power cut. This product is powered by a battery that can self-charge when power is restored.
