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Emergency Light Program

This document outlines an emergency lighting/exit sign inspection program that includes: - Monthly testing of emergency lighting systems for 30 seconds and visual inspections of exit signs. - Annual testing of battery-powered emergency lighting systems and exit signs connected to battery-operated emergency sources for 1.5 hours to ensure full functionality. - Citing NFPA 101 requirements for periodic testing and maintenance of emergency lighting and exit signs to comply with safety codes.

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Emergency Light Program

This document outlines an emergency lighting/exit sign inspection program that includes: - Monthly testing of emergency lighting systems for 30 seconds and visual inspections of exit signs. - Annual testing of battery-powered emergency lighting systems and exit signs connected to battery-operated emergency sources for 1.5 hours to ensure full functionality. - Citing NFPA 101 requirements for periodic testing and maintenance of emergency lighting and exit signs to comply with safety codes.

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EMERGENCY LIGHTING/EXIT SIGN INSPECTION PROGRAM

Semi- NFPA
Emergency Lighting Monthly Annual
annual 101
7-9.3 A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals
Testing
for not less than 30 seconds.
Annual Test 7-9.3 An annual test shall be conducted on every required battery-powered emergency lighting system for
not less than 11/2 hours. Equipment shall be fully operational for the duration of the test.
Semi- NFPA
Exit Signs/Lighting Monthly Annual
annual 101
Visual Inspection 7-10.9.1 Exit signs shall be visually inspected for operation of the illumination sources at intervals not to
exceed 30 days.
Annual Test 7-10.9.2 Exit signs connected to or provided with a battery-operated emergency illumination source, where
required in 7.10.4, shall be tested and maintained in accordance with 7.9.3.

Testing Procedures for Emergency Lights

• 90 Minute annual full function test. 30 Second monthly full function test.
• Disconnect AC power supply to each emergency light
• Check battery and lens for battery fluid level, leaking, and clear lens.
• Clean each emergency light and lens as required
• Adjust beam for proper alignment
• Record in testing log
• Troubleshooting/repair may also include

• Check and adjust charging system voltage


• Check battery output voltage
• Check line voltage to remote fixtures
Answers To Your Most Commonly
Asked Questions

Q: What is emergency lighting?


A: Emergency lighting equipment is designed to provide illumination during power outages. The equipment is made up of a rechargeable battery, a means to
charge the battery, one or more lamps to provide illumination, and a relay device to energize the lamps automatically when the AC power fails. The battery is
sized to provide emergency illumination for a period of 1-1/2 hours in the event of failure of normal lighting.

Q: Is there an NFPA code or standard that requires tests and maintenance to be conducted periodically?
A: Yes! NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Section 31-11.3.7 requires a 30 second test at 30 day intervals and an annual test for a 1/2 hour duration. NFPA 70
National Electric Code Section 700-4 requires testing upon installation and periodically afterward. Both codes also require written records to be kept for
inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.

Q: Does OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration have any authority over emergency lighting?
A: Yes! Very much so. Section 1910.36 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires among the other things:
In every building or structure equipped for artificial illumination adequate and reliable illumination shall be provided for all exit facilities.
Every automatic sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, exit lighting, fire door and other item of equipment, where provided shall be continuously
in proper operating condition.

Q: Is my facility likely to have its emergency lighting inspected by "the authority having jurisdiction?"
A: Yes! Fire Marshals, Building Inspectors, and OSHA Inspectors can all inspect emergency lighting and give out heavy fines if the units prove to be
inoperable.
OSHA - Labor 29 CFR CH. XVII
1910.36 - General Requirements (b) Fundamental Requirements (6) In every building or structure equipped for artificial illumination, adequate and reliable
illumination shall be provided for all exit facilities. (d) Maintenance (2) Every automatic sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, exit lighting, fire
door, and other items of equipment where provided, shall be continuously in proper operating condition.

OSHA - Labor 29 CFR CH. XVII


1910.37 - Means of Egress, General (q) Exit markings (1) Exits shall be marked by a readily visible sign. Access to exits shall be marked by a readily visible
sign in all cases where the exit or way to reach is not immediately visible to occupants. (5) A sign reading "Exit", or similar designation, with an arrow
indicating the direction, shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent. (7) Each internally
illuminated exit sign shall be provided in all occupants where reduction of normal illumination is permitted.

NFPA - 101 Life Safety Code


Section 31-1.1 General Requirements
31-1.1 Equipment Maintenance and Testing.
31-1.3.7 Periodic Testing of Emergency Lighting Equipment.
A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. An annual test shall be
conducted for the 1-1/2 hour duration. 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.

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