Wet area emergency lights are highly water resistant emergency lights that are fully enclosed and/or gasketed to protect the internal components. They can be deployed in outdoor environments or areas subject to rain, water spray or moisture. Available units range from basic emergency lights to dual purposed light fixtures with backup emergency lighting capabilities.

NEMA rated emergency lights go above and beyond a simple wet location rating to provide a degree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water and damage from external ice formation.