Exit and Emergency Lighting

Exit and Emergency Lighting

Corporate dwellings and many commercial premises are required to have working exit and emergency lighting that meets required standards. Exit lighting is required so that people inside the building can safely find their way out during an emergency. Emergency lighting is similar in function and has backup power, ensuring that relevant areas remain lit even during a power failure. There are three standard types of exit and emergency lighting:
• Illuminated exit signs
• Emergency escape lighting for routes of escape
• Back-up or standby lighting, which turns on when the power fails

Where should exit and emergency lights be installed?

Exit and emergency lights should be installed in clearly visible locations that identify escape routes/exit paths out of the premises. Typically they will lead to car parks, garages, loading docks, stairwells, etc.
When installing exit and emergency lights, ensure that their placement takes the following into account:
• Stairwells
• Individual steps, or trip hazards, should be illuminated
• Intersecting corridors
• Points where the direction of escape changes
• Any potential obstacles to escape
• Fire alarms or firefighting equipment

Exit and emergency lighting inspection Brisbane

Ensure that your business meets its compliance obligations by booking an exit and emergency lighting inspection with Sustainable Industries. Exit and emergency lighting systems must be inspected by a certified and licensed electrician every 6 months under Australian Standards 2293.2.

The inspection process consists of a 90-minute discharge, or power down test, observing whether the emergency lighting power source can maintain exit and emergency lighting for 90 minutes. During this procedure, our electrician will also diagnose and replace any existing faults or risks present in your exit and emergency lighting system, including:
• Blown globes or dim bulbs
• Dead batteries
• Wiring issues
• Damaged electrical equipment and relays

If your premises is due for its next exit and emergency lighting inspection, contact Sustainable Industries today and find out how we can take care of your scheduled inspections going forward.

Call Sustainable industries electricians Brisbane today on 1300 772 750 for the best service and advice or you can message us.