Description
RAB EXIT-NY-E NYC Approved Exit Sign — 90-Minute Battery Backup, 120/277V
The RAB EXIT-NY-E is a specialized exit sign featuring high-visibility red letters and delivering 90 minutes of battery backup. Operating smoothly on a 120/277V input, this ultra-durable steel fixture is explicitly New York City Approved. It ensures continuous compliance with urban fire and safety codes, providing dependable egress routing for high-density indoor commercial spaces during emergency power losses.
Key Features
- City Approval: New York City Approved for strict local building code compliance.
- Housing Material: Heavy-duty white steel sheet construction resists tampering.
- Face Configuration: Universal single or double face with classic stencil format.
- Emergency Runtime: Minimum 90 minutes of reliable battery backup illumination.
- Testing Method: Manual integrated test switch allows for quick safety audits.
- Letter Color: High-visibility red lettering meets NYC dimensional mandates.
- Input Voltage: Dual 120/277V capability easily integrates into commercial circuits.
- Mounting Options: Back, top, or end mounting flexibility for universal placement.
Performance & Illumination
Designed to provide maximum visual clarity, the sign utilizes energy-efficient LEDs to brightly illuminate its 8-inch high red stencil letters, satisfying NYC’s specific dimensional requirements. The diffuse internal panel ensures the light is evenly spread across the face without hot spots, effectively guiding occupants toward safety during chaotic emergency scenarios.
Electrical & Battery
The sign draws a minimal 5W of power while running on a commercial dual 120/277V circuit. In emergency mode, it automatically switches to an internal 3.6V Nickel Cadmium battery that supplies a full 90 minutes of standby power. The battery fully replenishes within 24 hours. Routine building inspections are easily managed via the manual remote test switch located on the housing.
Physical & Installation Details
Fabricated entirely from rugged steel sheet metal, this fixture is built to resist physical damage and tampering in busy environments. It is supplied with universal mounting hardware and an extra faceplate, allowing electrical contractors to quickly adapt the unit for single or double-sided visibility and mount it to walls or ceilings effortlessly.
Compliance & Safety
This exit sign is UL924 Listed and explicitly New York City Approved. It is designed for use in environmentally controlled dry indoor spaces, maintaining reliable operation in ambient temperatures between 68°F and 86°F (20°C to 30°C). It also carries California Title 20 compliance.
What’s Included
- (1) NYC Approved Exit Sign Unit
- (1) Extra Faceplate for Double-Sided Use
- Mounting Canopy and Hardware






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