• October 30, 2012

Emergency Lighting Inverters for Schools

Emergency lighting systems are important lifelines in disaster situations — they help protect people. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), emergency lighting is required for not less than 90 minutes in the event of power failure. In fact, according to the NFPA, ample lighting has to be available for path of egress and all exits. The codes also require regular testing and maintenance of emergency lighting inverters. However, many schools simply forget about installing an emergency lighting inverter, or forget about the testing process once it is installed.

In the event of power failure, the right emergency lighting unit provides lighting on battery power and continues to provide lighting for a full 90 minutes. Once the normal lighting is back on, the unit automatically recharges the batteries to prepare for the power failure. Most systems support a wide variety of lighting, including incandescent, magnetic and electronic fluorescent ballasts, and high power factor compact fluorescent lights, to name a few.

To create a safe environment for students and faculty, it’s important to install and regularly test an emergency lighting inverter designed for schools, public buildings, and housing complexes. So where can you find the best lighting inverter for your school? Companies such as Power-Up Tech offer a large selection of emergency lighting inverters from the leading manufacturers in the industry, such as Controlled Power, Online Power, and Staco Energy. Power-Up Tech also offers AC isolation transformer units and UPS systems.

To learn more about emergency lighting inverters for schools, please visit www.poweruptech.com. With years of experience, this company can help you find the best backup power solution for your needs, whether it is a UPS power conditioner or emergency lighting inverter.