Commercial Stairwell Lighting

What Are the Different Types of Stairwell Lights?

Most stairwell lights are wall or ceiling-mounted solutions and tend to be linear style, round or square fixtures. The different types include options with motion sensors and emergency lighting as a backup, depending on your requirements.

Can Automatic Lighting Controls Be Used in Stairwell Lighting?

They can. By far, the most popular is motion sensing.

Are Stairwell Lights Required by OSHA?

According to OSHA, light levels should be at least 1 foot-candle or higher in the stairwells.

How Many Lights Should a Stairwell Have?

As much as it is needed to meet the required standards to provide adequate lighting in commercial buildings. More is always better for a safe stairwell. We recommend you start with a lighting plan to help you determine how many lights you need.

How Much Do LED Stairwell Lights Cost?

We have standard linear strip fixtures starting at around $70 per unit. Contact us and we can prepare a full quote for you.

Are We Better to Use a Round or Linear/Strip Fixture in a Stairway?

It depends on the type of stairwell and where the fixtures need to be mounted. The most commonly seen fixtures are strips.

Do These Fixtures Have a Built-In EMB?

Some of our stairwell fixtures offer EMB options.

Are There Motion Sensors Available So That The Lights Are Not Always On?

Yes, we offer motion sensors that can do that. This is a significant source of energy savings in office buildings and a residential building.

How Do You Mount a Stairway Light?

The fixtures allow for surface mounting, and there are only three wires you’ll need to hook up (line, neutral, and ground).