Experts in Exit and Emergency Lighting
Exit Lamps for Safety
Ensuring the safety of your workplace is paramount, and that includes compliance with emergency and exit lighting standards. Our team in Christchurch specializes in testing and maintaining emergency and exit lights, which must undergo a 90-minute battery test every six months as outlined in the relevant safety regulations. We can create a testing schedule to keep your system compliant and operational, ensuring it meets all applicable standards and industry codes.
Is Your Workplace Prepared for Emergencies?
Emergency lighting plays a crucial role in workplace safety by providing essential illumination during power outages. Typically installed above stairwells and in common areas, these lights help ensure that individuals can safely exit or navigate the building during an emergency. Power failures can lead to complete darkness, making exits difficult to locate. To comply with safety regulations, emergency lighting must be tested biannually. Regular testing and maintenance confirm that your emergency lighting systems are functional and ready to guide occupants to safety.
How We Test Your Emergency Lighting
In accordance with safety standards, we conduct biannual inspections of each lighting unit. Before performing the discharge test, any faulty luminaires are replaced. Each fitting is then tested for 90 minutes without mains power to verify that the backup battery lasts throughout the test. We maintain a detailed testing log that documents the results and locations of all fittings, and faulty units that fail the test are promptly replaced. Regular battery discharges not only ensure safety but also extend the lifespan of your exit signs and emergency lights.
Types of Exit Lighting
Exit lighting is strategically placed above doors or in key locations to help occupants locate the nearest exit. There are three main types of exit lighting: sustained emergency lighting, which features two lamps but activates only one at a time; non-maintained emergency lighting, which remains off and continuously charges until a power failure occurs; and maintained emergency lighting, equipped with a single lamp that stays illuminated during both normal and power outage conditions. Regular checks are essential to ensure all components are functioning properly when needed.