NYC Approved Emergency Lighting Guide

NYC Approved Emergency Lighting Guide

New York City projects often need product choices checked against the current NYC Construction Codes, project documents, and DOB expectations. Use this page as a shopping path, then confirm final acceptance with the project team and AHJ.

NYC product path checklist

Project question Product path
Emergency lighting unit with NYC approval language NYC approved emergency lights
Exit signage for commercial egress paths Exit signs
Full egress package or replacement project Request a quote

Before you buy

  • Check product cut sheets for exact listing, approval, voltage, housing, mounting, runtime, and options.
  • Confirm whether the project requires red lettering, steel housings, low-level markings, or other local amendments.
  • Keep product documentation with the project file for inspection review.

Official references

Code note: This guide is a purchasing and planning aid, not a code determination. Confirm final requirements with the authority having jurisdiction, adopted code edition, engineer of record, and project documents.