Exit Sign Installation Tips

Exit Sign Installation Tips

Many of the the same considerations used for mounting an emergency light come into play when mounting an exit sign.  It must be determined whether the sign will be connected to both building power and a backup generator, or just to the building power.  Depending on the design, some exit signs will have a side mounting bracket that leads to a light from which the sign hangs.  Other sign will be screwed into the studs  through the back of the sign and the faceplate slid in front to cover the bulb and housing.  As with the emergency light, if the area has not already been wired for the sign, you will need to consult an electrician.

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Again, be sure that the power has been turned off before mounting the exit sign. Electrical LED exit signs install using 120 or 277v power and feature a battery backup system similar to emergency lights. Exit signs use nickel cadmium (NiCad) emergency light batteries that are smaller than the lead acid batteries within emergency lights.
Perhaps the easiest sign to mount is the self-luminous exit sign, which is powered by tritium. A self-luminous, tritium exit sign does not require connection to the building power source or generator because it is self-luminous.  You will merely need to mount the sign to the wall studs as directed and it is ready to go.  Please consult the manufacturer of your particular light or sign with specific mounting questions about your model.
It is important to develop a plan for the most effective placement and use of your emergency lights before installation is done. Emergency lighting units are not cheap for any facility owner or manager, not only are you responsible for the cost effectiveness of your building, but you also have to do so according to all government regulations.

Minimum Illumination Requirement

OSHA codes and regulations stipulate that the entire egress route be lighted to a minimum level of 1 candlepower measures at a height of 1 foot above the floor. It is important to consider this at all times before installation of any emergency lighting. The space between lighting models depends on the amount of light (measured in lumens) supplied by that particular lighting unit. As far as the actual light produced is depended on the wattage, voltage and efficiency of the bulb, we cannot provide you an accurate distance between fixtures, because every application calls for a different solution.

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