Emergency Lighting Maintenance
The main purpose of exit and emergency lighting is to aid visibility and safely guide people out of an establishment. The Australian law requires commercial establishments, as well as corporate dwellings and hospitals to have exit and emergency lightings. The three most common safety installations include: emergency escape lighting, illuminated exit signs, and backup or standby lighting.
Where to Install Exit and Emergency Lighting
Signs and lighting units play vital roles when it comes to safety. It is for this very reason why it is important to place them in places where they will be highly visible. They should also be carefully installed so that they can clearly show passage routes to the exits of establishments such as garages, mezzanines, stairs, etc.
It is particularly important to pay attention to these areas when installing exit and emergency lighting and signs:
• Access points to fire alarms
• Areas with sudden or unexpected level change
• Corridor intersections
• Direction changes
• Individual steps
• Stairwells and landings
Aside from these, it is also important to consider other areas that you, as the owner of the business or premise thank needs emergency lighting. You may also contact Sustainable Industries. Our highly qualified personnel can help you determine the best places to put sign and emergency lighting.
Inspection and Maintenance Exit and Emergency Lighting
Australian Standards 2293.2 requires business establishments to have their emergency lighting systems every 6 months after installation. Discharge tests or 90-minute battery power down tests are performed to ensure that every exit and emergency lighting unit is functioning at optimum, and batteries are able to sustain their charge for 90 minutes in case there is an emergency that requires evacuation.
Tests are conducted to find out which equipment is malfunctioning or damaged like dead batteries. It also helps identify exposed wires and blown or dull bulbs. Got an exit and emergency lighting inspection coming up?
Sustainable Industries can help!
Sustainable Industries offers a complete range of exit and emergency lighting maintenance services. Our fully qualified personnel will inspect, test, repair and/or replace your units at your workplace. We are always aware proper maintenance of your systems can help save lives in emergency situations. Contact Sustainable Industries now to find out more about our services or to schedule an inspection.
Call Sustainable industries electricians Brisbane today on 1300 772 750 for the best service and advice or you can message us.