Connecticut Casino Automates Emergency Lighting Compliance Across 9 Million+ Sq. Ft.

A premier Connecticut resort casino ranks among the largest gaming and hospitality destinations in the world. Operating 24/7 across sprawling gaming floors, hotel towers, entertainment venues, restaurants, retail spaces, and parking garages, maintaining life safety compliance at this scale is a constant operational priority.

The property manages:

• 2,550+ battery-backup emergency lights and exit signs
• 9 million+ square feet of real estate
• A large multi-building footprint requiring extensive contractor support

The Casino’s Goals

The casino’s facilities leadership looked to modernize its emergency lighting compliance process, which required a large contractor workforce to manually test devices across the massive property.

Goals included:

• Eliminating dependency on contractors for routine compliance testing
• Enabling real-time visibility into compliance status across all buildings
• Standardizing testing and documentation with digital audit-ready reports
• Reducing operational disruption across active gaming and guest-facing spaces

The Casino’s Challenges

Manual testing created significant operational and compliance burdens.

• Skilled contractors were frequently pulled from higher-value maintenance work
• Extensive travel time was required across casino floors and hotel towers
• Testing had to be coordinated around active guest operations

~3,834 Compliance Hours Wasted Annually

• 75% spent on hands-on device testing (~2,876 hours)
• 20% spent on reports and record keeping (~777 hours)
• 5% spent on travel within the property and repairs (~192 hours)

Hexmodal’s Solution

The casino installed 2,556 Hexmodal Smart Emergency Lights and Exit Signs across its entire property, including casino halls, hotel towers, and parking garages.

Each fixture automatically:

Performs NFPA 101 Compliance Tests

Monthly 30-second and annual 90-minute self-tests.

Creates Survey-Ready Digital Reports

Automated reporting at both property and building levels.

Sends Real-Time Alerts

Immediate notifications for failed tests and corrective actions.

Operates Without IT Involvement

No Wi-Fi, software, or IT setup required.

How It Works

Easy Installation

Field technicians complete installation in just 10–15 minutes per device.

Automated Testing

Scheduled self-tests ensure compliance every time.

Real-Time Alerts

Failed tests trigger immediate notifications for fast corrective action.

Automated Reporting

Digital records eliminate paper tracking and binder management.

The Casino’s ROI & Time Savings

• 63% reduction in compliance labor costs
• ~$213,600 saved yearly
• 3,834+ hours recaptured annually
• No upfront costs
• No IT setup required
• Automated reports included

Hexmodal Platform

The casino’s facilities team now has full control through a centralized dashboard.

• Real-time compliance visibility across casino, hotel, and garage zones
• Automated testing and reporting that keeps the property survey-ready at all times

Beyond Emergency Lighting

Hexmodal’s platform also supports:

• Fire Extinguisher Monitoring
• Temperature Monitoring
• Leak Detection

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