Exit Signs
City staff are required to buy LEDs.
Comply with the Guide for City staff below.
Required
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Less-toxic, Energy-efficient LED Bulbs, Luminaires, Retrofit Kits & Drivers
Manufacturer(s)City Approved Vendor(s)Other Vendor(s)Product/Service TypeConsumer, Industrial
Suggested
Limited
Prohibited
Info on this product category: Exit Signs
Criteria for Exit Signs
Required LED exit sign lamps and retrofit kits:
- Meet NFPA 101, NEC and OSHA Illumination Standards
- LED exit sign retrofit kits must use 5 watts per face or less.
Suggested products must meet requirements above and be RoHS-compliant.
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Guide for City Staff
City staff should see the buy green guide for lamps (bulbs), ballasts, LED fixtures, and drivers, and recycling.
Need help switching to LEDs? Get funding for retrofits with the SF Public Utilities Commission: 415-554-2442, DAYoung@sfwater.org.
Recycling Instructions
Hang posters where lighting is collected for recycling.
In City-owned buildings, pay for a pickup from your lighting vendor or SF Department of Public Health (SFDPH).
In privately-owned buildings, use companies serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
Guide for Small Businesses & Homes
- Get a free on-site assessment for low-cost installation of energy-saving equipment. Contact SF Energy Watch, 415-355-3769.
- Recycle lighting with companies serving the San Francisco Bay Area or the rest of the U.S.
Guide for Large Organizations
- Get a free on-site assessment for low-cost installation of energy-saving equipment. Contact SF Energy Watch, 415-355-3769.
- Recycle lighting with companies serving the San Francisco Bay Area or the rest of the U.S.
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