Chemiluminescent emergency escape route lighting and area lighting system

摘要

An emergency escape illumination system which marks and identifies escape routes and passageways during an emergency situation is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a plurality of chemiluminescent flares (30) which can be activated from a remote location to provide escape path and area lighting in emergency situations. The flares (30) can be connected in series along a wall, ceiling or floor to mark an emergency egress route or to supply emergency non-electric lighting. In another embodiment of the invention, each chemiluminescent flare can be activated individually to provide localized illumination of an area.