College In Process Of Replacing Aging Exit Signs

In an effort to cut costs and reduce energy consumption, Miami Dade College is replacing exit signs college-wide. The decision comes as a part of the Preventative Maintenance program or P.M, in a effort to fix and replace equipment around the college.

“The exit lights are very important for students to see,” said Richard Branam, district maintenance supervisor at Kendall Campus.

“They are on an emergency power circuit. These are brighter and more power efficient. If the lights go out, the students can still exit safely.” The new signs use improved LED technology that reduces power consumption by approximately 75 percent. They last 10 years.