Emergency Exit Light Inspections

There are several kinds of Emergency lights and exit lights we test, inspect, and service.

Open Area Emergency
Floodlights

Focus Emergency Lights Illuminating Egress Pathways

Backup Batteries for
Emergency Lighting

Prepare your Exit and Emergency Lights

Most building owners understand that their fire alarm systems need to be inspected annually to ensure proper functionality, but many don’t know that emergency lighting also needs inspection and maintenance.

Routine maintenance of exit and emergency lighting is often overlooked until an emergency occurs, which is too late.  Equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the test. Written records of visual inspections and tests shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.

Some of our exit signs and emergency lights have an automatic test feature that will self-test every 28 days for 5 minutes and 90 minutes every 6 months. This self-testing feature allows you to simply look up at the indicator light on the sign to see if it is still working properly.

If your exit and emergency lighting do not have this feature, we offer testing and repair services. Our inspectors will test and repair your lights and will also provide you with written records indicating what was tested and the outcome/recommendations. We offer monthly, quarterly, and annual testing services.

OSHA and the International Fire Code require that any emergency lights or lighted exit signs be inspected and tested at least once a month in order to keep up with and maintain fire safety. 

Our Testing Procedures for Exit and Emergency Lights include the following:

  • Annual full-function test

  • Check battery and lens for sulfation

  • Clean each exit and emergency light and lens as required

  • Adjust the beam for proper alignment if needed

  • Troubleshooting and Repair

  • In an emergency, personnel and guests may need to find an exit or safe place within the workplace quickly. In the case of a power outage, visible exit signs and backup emergency lighting will help guide people throughout the facility.

    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires exit signs to be visible from no more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance of the exit sign. The NFPA also requires these signs in all 'egress paths,' including ceiling height and continuous width. A lot of exit signs are lit by incandescent bulbs. As a business owner, you ought to consider emergency and exit lighting that's internally wired into emergency backup power, which provides continuous lighting in the event of a power outage. However, internally wired backup power may not be available in many cases, so business owners should consider replacement batteries for any battery-backed units.

  • To properly maintain these units, business owners should complete these steps:

    Functional inspections - These units should undergo several functional tests on a monthly or yearly basis. These tests are designed to check for damage to the lights' exterior and verify that the lights are functioning.

    There are two types of testing mechanisms in most equipment: equipment that needs to be manually tested (i.e., by pushing and holding down the 'Test Button' on the unit) and equipment defined as 'self-testing' (i.e., has built-in circuitry that can perform the 30 second monthly and 90-minute annual tests).

    Manual testing equipment requires you to find the 'push-to-test' button that interrupts AC power and engages the backup battery. Exit signs should stay illuminated, and emergency lighting should turn on. Hold the button for 30 seconds, observing that the illumination stays on for the full 30 seconds.

    Self-testing equipment is ideal for facilities with many units. It has a 'push-to-test' button and a diagnostic LED that illuminates to convey test results. The button should be pressed two times to activate the 30-second test. After a while, examine the LED screen. Steady green indicates normal service, while red indicates a failure of some sort.

Schedule Your Exit Light Inspection

Ready to schedule your inspection? Reach out to us to request a callback so we can complete an introductory consultation and determine the best inspection plan based on your specific needs.