Emergency & Exit Lighting

Are you sure your emergency lighting is adequate?

Are you sure your units will work during a power failure?

Are you sure they are being properly maintained?

If the answer to all of these questions is yes, then you don't need to read any further. However, if you're like most owners and you honestly don't know the answer to these questions, then you should take the time to read on before you are left in the dark.

Article 700 of the National Electric Code provides information on the application and installation of emergency lighting units (emergency lights and exit signs). The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101 (section 31-1.3.7) outlines requirements regarding the performance and maintenance of emergency lighting units.

Even though emergency lighting is a key component in any facility's safety equipment package, it is often neglected. Battery powered emergency lighting units require periodic maintenance and testing to assure their proper performance. Take a few minutes and perform the following test:

• • Pick a unit at random in your facility
• • Note physical status of the product. If a view port is utilized in the product to display the water levels of the battery, look to see if the electrolyte is above the minimum water level. If it is not, do not perform the remainder of the test.
• • Push the test button to simulate a power failure. Continue to hold the button for 5 minutes. Watch the lighting source (lamp heads) to see if they are illuminated brightly and they remain in that condition for the full 5 minute test period.
• • Release the test button. The lamps should extinguish and the red charge indicator should glow brightly. Within a two hour period the brilliance of the indicator should be dim.

The above test should be performed on all your emergency lighting units every four months as a performance check. If your test failed to show that your unit is functioning properly, you may have a problem with your lamps, battery, or charging board. Replacing or repairing these components is work best left to the experts.

That's where we can help you. We specialize in the sales, service and maintenance of emergency lights and exit signs. Let us help you protect your emergency lighting investment and assure proper operation when required. Don't wait for an emergency....non-working equipment increases your liability. Give us a call today for more information on our full line of service.