Emergency lighting accessories are essential components that keep your safety lighting systems compliant, reliable, and ready when it matters most. From backup batteries to remote heads and test switches, these parts ensure your emergency lighting performs flawlessly during a power outage. They are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing fixtures and meet the demands of building safety codes.
Types and Options
Backup batteries provide the stored power that keeps emergency fixtures illuminated during an outage, available in sealed lead-acid and nickel-cadmium variants.
Remote heads are independent lamp units wired to a central emergency power source, ideal for extending coverage to stairwells and corridors.
Self-testing modules and test switches automate or simplify the mandatory inspection of emergency systems.
Mounting plates, brackets, and wire guards protect and secure your units in high-traffic or industrial environments.
Where to Use Them
Emergency accessories are found wherever life-safety lighting is required. In commercial buildings, they support exit signs and corridor lighting. In industrial facilities, rugged wire guards protect heads from damage. Institutional spaces such as schools and hospitals rely on remote heads for full-coverage egress paths, while multi-residential buildings use backup batteries to keep stairwells lit.
How to Choose
Start by confirming the voltage and compatibility with your existing emergency fixture or panel. Verify the battery type and capacity to match required runtime, typically a minimum of 90 minutes. Consider an IP rating if the accessory will be installed outdoors or in damp areas. For remote heads, check the wattage and beam coverage to ensure adequate illumination of escape routes. Finally, look for self-test capability to reduce manual inspection time and ensure ongoing code compliance.
FAQ
How often should emergency lighting be tested? Most codes require a brief monthly test and a full-duration test annually. Self-testing accessories automate this process.
Can I add remote heads to any emergency fixture? Only if the fixture has remote-capacity output and the heads match its voltage and load rating. Always confirm compatibility.
How long do backup batteries last? Battery lifespan varies by type and conditions, but most should be replaced when they no longer hold the required runtime.
