Buildings are required to have emergency lighting by law for a variety of reasons. While light shows the way, in a business setting, it can quite literally be the difference between life or death.
Commercial emergency lighting is often overlooked and not given a second thought, but it is an essential part of a well-prepared fire safety plan.
LED emergency lighting lives up to its name, and when an emergency happens, and other lighting fails, it provides illumination which can always be relied upon. Disaster can happen at any time, so it’s crucial to be prepared for the worst at all times.
Choosing LED emergency lighting has many advantages for building owner and occupants alike.
Here are 5 benefits of LED emergency lighting:
1. Low Cost
While it’s true that LED emergency lighting requires an initial investment up front, you will get your investment back and then experience significant savings over time.
LED lights are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs, and over time will significantly reduce your electricity bill. Purchasing commercial LED lights will cost more than other lights, but in the long run, they will save you money due to lasting longer and costing less to operate.
It’s also possible that by having emergency lighting installed, that your insurance premium may slightly decrease. Another benefit of LED lighting is that if the main lights do cut out, you won’t lose in paying for wages for non-productivity - which can add up fast.
2. Reliable Safety Lighting
During a fire, or a power outage, it’s most likely the primary power supply won’t work. If an incident occurs which results in the workplace needing to be evacuated, emergency lighting lights a clear path for employees to vacate the premises and locate the emergency exits safely.
In a potentially escalated situation, not having LED emergency lighting, can lead to serious injury, or worse.
3. High Durability
LED emergency lighting is built to withstand even the toughest emergency environments, meaning they are highly durable in all weather conditions - from burning hot to freezing cold.
Unlike other lighting, LED emergency lighting is unaffected by different temperatures and conditions, guaranteed to perform at it’s best. Even more impressive, they are resistant to shock and vibrations.
4. Efficient And Long Lasting
One of the essential requirements for emergency lighting is to be able to last for a very long time. This is crucial, as emergency lighting is always on standby, and needs to be reliable at a moment’s notice.
Luckily, LED emergency lights meet all these criteria. LED lights have a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, making them outperform every other type of lighting on the market. As the lights run at a lower temperature, this makes them incredibly energy efficient.
5. Brightness
LED emergency lighting is way brighter than any other kind of lighting - they are one of the brightest lighting options available!
This allows them to be seen from a very far distance and allow for full visibility, which is critical in the event of an emergency to enable people to evacuate the building safely.
LED emergency lighting offers many benefits from their cost, reliability, and efficiency, but most importantly they can be counted on in an emergency situation when you need them most.
Being prepared for an emergency is extremely important and should be taken seriously. Are you prepared? Adelaide Fire Solutions offers an extensive range of Adelaide fire safety equipment and installation. For further information browse our online store today.
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