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Emergency lighting is essential for ensuring safe evacuation during power outages or emergencies. It provides illumination in pathways, exits, and other critical areas, guiding occupants to safety and preventing panic. Properly functioning emergency lighting helps maintain visibility, reduces the risk of accidents, and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Regular inspections of emergency lighting systems are crucial to ensure they function correctly during an emergency. Inspections help identify and rectify any issues such as battery failures, light outages, or system malfunctions. Monthly 30-second push button tests and annual 90-minute burn tests, as specified by NFPA 101, verify the reliability and performance of these systems. These inspections ensure that the emergency lighting system will provide the necessary illumination for safe evacuation when needed, thereby safeguarding lives and property.
Winninger Fire Protection is equipped to perform both monthly and annual inspections, ensuring your emergency lighting system remains compliant and reliable.
The 30-second push button test is a quick and essential check to ensure that the emergency lighting system is operational. This test involves pressing a test button on the emergency light, which simulates a power outage by cutting off the main power supply. The light should immediately switch to battery power and remain illuminated for the duration of the test. This procedure verifies the battery and bulb functionality, ensuring that the system can provide instant illumination during an actual emergency.
The full 90-minute burn test is a comprehensive evaluation required by NFPA 101 to confirm the emergency lighting system's capability to sustain illumination throughout the duration of an emergency. During this test, the main power supply is turned off, and the emergency lights must operate continuously on battery power for 90 minutes. This extended test checks the endurance of the battery and the reliability of the entire system. Successful completion ensures that the emergency lighting can effectively guide occupants to safety during prolonged power outages or emergencies, aligning with safety codes and regulations.
