emergency lighting

Power-failure brightness

Emergency lighting is illumination designed to activate automatically when normal power fails, providing visibility for safe evacuation during fires, blackouts, or other crises.

Exit signs, stairwell lights, and backup fixtures in public buildings are typical examples.

Building codes require emergency lighting in commercial spaces, theaters, and high-occupancy structures.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G