In a parking garage, emergency lighting must provide orientation even during a power outage and keep the path to the exit visible. At MeinLED you will find LED safety luminaires, exit signs and technical luminaires with emergency modules for driveways, walkways, stairwells and exits. Choose based on design, protection rating and duration. For businesses, we also support product selection, lighting calculation and project support upon request.
Which luminaires are suitable for a parking garage?
Safety luminaires
Safety luminaires keep escape and rescue routes visible in the event of a general lighting failure. LED models with a reliable backup battery for emergency lights are a practical and low-maintenance solution for parking garages.
Exit sign luminaires
Exit sign luminaires mark exits and changes of direction.They help visitors and employees leave the parking garage quickly and clearly in an emergency. For the continuous lighting of the routes, our emergency lighting is suitable.
Technical fixtures with emergency module
Where a standard moisture-resistant fixture or linear fixture must also serve as emergency lighting, fixtures with an integrated emergency module are useful. This is especially practical for renovation, replacement, and uniform light lines.
What to consider when making your choice
- a suitable luminaire type for escape routes, exits, and stairs
- an appropriate degree of protection for humid, dusty, or open areas, for examplewaterproof emergency lights (IP65)
- an appropriate operating time based on the design and requirements of the building
- single-battery or version for the existing central battery system
- an optional self-test function for regular inspection
Emergency lighting for parking garages - regulations briefly explained
The applicable requirements depend on the type of garage, its size, use, and the federal state. In practice, the relevant garage regulations of the federal states and the rules for safety and escape route lighting are particularly important. Typically, attention is paid to driveways, walkways next to entrances and exits, stairs, and routes to the exits.For professional dimensioning, planning, installation, and inspection must always be carried out by an electrical specialist or a specialized consultant. More background information and practical guidelines can be found inEmergency lighting: Regulations and planning .
Frequently asked questions about emergency lighting in parking garages
Which zones typically need to be included?
Typically, this involves driveways, walkways, stairwells, exits, and all routes that are important in an emergency for safe orientation and evacuation of the parking garage.
What is the difference between emergency lighting and safety lighting?
Emergency lighting is the overarching term. Safety lighting is the specific component that protects people and keeps escape routes visible even if the normal lighting fails.
Is a standard moisture-resistant fixture sufficient?
Not automatically.For emergency operation, a suitable emergency module or matching system solution is required so that the safety function is maintained in the event of a power failure.
Does MeinLEDalso support larger projects?
Yes. For business customers, we support you with product selection, lighting calculations, project inquiries, and efficient procurement of suitable LED emergency lighting for parking garages.
