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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Emergency Lighting Section launched its Premium Exit Sign Program which establishes standards for and encourages the use of high-performance exit signage with restrictions on energy consumption. Previously, the only standard used for exit signs was that of the ENERGY STAR program which was based solely on energy efficiency and then was terminated after federal mandatory minimum efficiency requirements were established. The NEMA Premium Exit Sign Program is now a single identifier for both life safety performance and energy savings.

The NEMA Premium Exit Sign Program provides the method for identifying efficient and effective models that are consistent with NEMA performance standards and tested in accordance with applicable UL and CSA Standards. Participating products eligible for the NEMA Premium Exit Sign Program are those which illuminate an integral legally required legend that meet NEMA’s more stringent ‘EM-1 Standard for Premium Exit Signs’. These signs are for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and the Life Safety Code (ANSI/NFPA 101), including exit signs intended for use near the floor. Qualified products of this program bear a special mark that will help lighting professionals and end users recognize the market’s highest performing and safest exit signage products on the market and will help support energy efficient objectives.

For more information, please visit: www.nema.org

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